Report: Valencia target £8million move for West Ham striker Javier Hernandez

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West Ham striker Javier Hernandez is wanted by Spanish top-flight club Valencia.

According to the Sun, La Liga outfit Valencia are targeting the Mexico international and want to make an £8million swoop.

The report details that the Hammers will grant the centre-forward’s exit at the right price this summer and he could be part of a clearout at the London Stadium.

West Ham signed Hernandez for £16million (official website) two years ago and he’s had spells in and out of the team.

The poacher has eight goals in 28 games across all competitions this season, but hasn’t quite managed to become the frontline striker or recreate the form he once showed at Manchester United.

TBR’s View:

West Ham may have to take an £8million hit on Hernandez this summer, but a reshuffle in attack for Manuel Pellegrini’s side is needed and it wouldn’t be the worst deal in the world.

He’s a 31-year-old that should be coming out of his peak years now and the Hammers need to try invest in a young hungry centre-forward to lead their line next year.

There is every chance Hernandez could still be a prolific goalscorer in Spain and West Ham should try ramp their price tag up to an eight-figure mark.

The diminutive attacker will be remembered in England for his clinical finishing and instinctive nature around the penalty area, but he’s most effective as an impact substitute.