According to The Express, West Ham striker Javier Hernández has been linked with a move away from the London Stadium. 

Apparently, the striker, who signed for The Hammers in 2017, is unhappy with his current role under Manuel Pellegrini, and wants to move to Europe for more playing time, with Besiktas showing an interest in the Mexican. This is dependent on whether his manager approves of this move or not.

The former Man United striker has primarily been used from the bench this season, as he has struggled behind in-form Marko Arnautović. The Austrian has largely been the sole striker under the Chilean and Hernández has done little to usurp him.

While it is clear that the 30-year-old wants to start as much as possible, the rumoured arrival of 22-year-old Brazilian Gabigol may have been the final nail in the coffin for Hernández. The youngster is in fantastic form for Santos this season, scoring 16 gaols in 31 games, and is a prime target for The Irons. Pellegrini may have already outlined his plans for the club with Gabigol, and Hernández may not play a significant role.

However, that does not mean that the striker would not be a great addition to many clubs in Europe, but it is just clear that he does not necessarily fit it with Pellegrini. Arnautović and Gabigol may well be the combination for many years to come at the London Stadium, and there may be very little the Mexican can do about that.

If Hernández wants to stay at West Ham, he has two months to convince his manager why he should start. While he may be one of the most effective substitutes in the Premier League, that clearly does not suffice.