“I don’t know, even this winter! I want to play, to participate as much as possible and I have the ability to win a place but I need to respect the decisions being taken and for that reason I am not closing the door on moving this winter,” he old Spanish outlet Marca.

This is news that will delight West Ham fans everywhere, as it will allow the club to get his massive £140,000-a-week [Spotrac] wages off the books – which means they will be able to bring somebody else in who is capable of scoring goals on a regular basis.

However, the fact that he is willing to move away from the London Stadium in January makes things a lot easier, and makes a deal more likely to materialise in the New Year.

No manager at West Ham – whether that be Manuel Pellegrini or anybody else – is going to get the best out of him anytime soon, which is why a move must be secured.

It is clear that the Irons are not the right club for him, which could be considered a shame if you look as his overall goal tally.

Hernandez no doubt wants more first team opportunities for himself, and all the while Arnautovic is stealing the headlines, that will not be happening.

A Hammers exit could well be on the cards for Hernandez in January – and the supporters will no doubt be jumping for joy.