The Offside Daily – Manchester United star faces injury scan, Why Hulk turned down Chelsea and Moyes wants Stoke City’s Adam

10 of the biggest football stories of the day:

1. Real Madrid have reportedly turned down a permanent deal for Javier Hernandez, with the Mexican lookin to cement an Old Trafford starting berth next season.

2. Wayne Rooney faces a scan on his injured knee later today after missing Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Stoke City.

3. Zenit player Hulk has revealed he did not join Chelsea because he felt he would not be able to guarantee a starting place.

4. Steven Gerrard is considering retirement as an option at the end of the season after being asked to take a large pay cut in his new contract.

5. David Moyes is reported to be interested in the unglamorous January signing of Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam.

6. Pavel Nedved has been pictured laughing at a new waxwork of himself which was unveiled this week. (Daily Mail)

7. Video has emerged of some hilarious antics by Hearts fans at the weekend, including one wearing a dressing gown. (Metro)

8. Marouane Chamakh was left stranded in Swansea at the weekend after missing the Crystal Palace bus home. (The Sun)

9. Video has emerged of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain following Petr Cech’s lead and trying his hand at the drums. (NME)

10. James Rodriguez’s wife has reportedly had surgery after Real Madrid fans said she was too ugly. (Metro)

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