Manchester United have reached an agreement with Mexican club Chivas for the purchase of 21-year-old striker Javier Hernandez.

Personal terms have been agreed and the Mexican passed a medical in Manchester this week.

The application for the work permit will be submitted shortly. If a permit is granted, Hernandez will become a Manchester United player on 1 July 2010. As part of the deal, the Club will play a match to open the new 45,000 capacity Chivas Stadium in Guadalajara as part of its 2010/11 season preparations.

Sir Alex Ferguson told the Manchester United Official website: "I am delighted to reach agreement with Chivas to bring such an exciting young striker, who has been in such prolific form for both his club and his country. He will be a great addition to our squad and we look forward to welcoming our first Mexican player in the summer.

“We are equally excited to play our first game in Mexico, opening the magnificent new Chivas Stadium in July."