With the recent arrivals of Angelo Ogbonna and Dimitri Payet, West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is probably giving himself a huge pat on the back. And he deserves it, but now that he has made great signings for his defence and the midfield, the time has come to turn his attention to strengthening the front line.

And the answer lies in a Manchester United cast-off - Javier Hernandez.

On loan at Real Madrid last season, 'Chicharito' bagged nine goals and nine assists in 33 appearances for the club. That may not seem so impressive when compared to the output of stars like Cristiano Ronaldo or Karim Benzema, but consider this - Hernandez still fared better than any West Ham player in terms of creativity, and fell behind forward Diafra Sakho by just one goal.

Despite starting only seven times, the Mexico international averaged a stellar 124 minutes per goal in La Liga play, an improvement on his 214 minutes per goal season in the Premier League in 2013/14. The 27-year-old hasn't hit the peak of his career yet, and fans at Boleyn Ground could be around to witness it if Bilic's £9m bid is accepted.
With his small build, Hernandez relies on speed, agility and movement, all skills that line up perfectly with the Hammers' strengths. Nearly a quarter of his shots came from headers, and half of those were on target. Hernandez averaged 3.4 shots per game, again more than any West Ham player. The forward's incredible speed is what gives him a competitive edge, as he has the potential to make dangerous runs both in open play and from indirect set pieces.
Bilic favors formations that employ either one or two strikers. At Real Madrid, Hernandez was squeezed up top in a 4-3-3 - alone or with just one other forward. However, he would have more space to move around and make himself a passing target for his team-mates, or to make runs down the flanks and assist, under Bilic.
Speaking of assisting, 'Chicharito's' passing is exceptional compared to that of a typical striker. His pass success rate of 82.2% t was the best of all the Real Madrid forwards, and the majority of his key passes were short balls, highlighting his control and awareness. Hernandez was dispossessed just 0.7 times per league game, a better possession rate than any forward at either Real Madrid or West Ham.
With another midtable season behind them, and just 44 goals scored, something's got to give at Boleyn Ground. The Irons need an eager centre forward willing to take chances. Hernandez has demonstrated his ability to do so even in two years as a substitute, and will be even more motivated in a first-team role. Bilic has done well transfer-wise so far, so his policy on 'Chicharito' should be this: No risk, no reward.