Real Madrid have sought to extend the deadline over a decision to sign permanently Javier Hernandez from Manchester United.

The past option expired on Thursday. Madrid have asked United to extend the period contained in the exclusivity clause until the end of the season,

Hernandez, who moved to Madrid from United on a season-long loan last summer, has become a hero in the past fortnight thanks to a string of important goals.

TDN says Real have now asked United to grant them an extension on deciding to buy Chicharito outright.