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Swap deal involving Dwight Gayle and Javier Hernandez could be the ideal solution for both Newcastle and West Ham

Gayle / Hernandez (Catherine Ivill/Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Newcastle United and West Ham United should consider swapping the two forwards.

West Ham United's Mexican striker Javier Hernandez (L) is tackled by Crystal Palace's Serbian midfielder Luka Milivojevic during the English Premier League football match between Crystal...

West Ham striker Javier Hernandez has struggled to establish himself as a first-team regular at the London Stadium this season, and the Hammers should propose a potential swap deal to Newcastle involving Dwight Gayle.

The Magpies have already shown interest in signing the Mexico international, according to the Chronicle, and he could be just the man to help solve their goal scoring woes.

The 29-year-old is well down the pecking order at West Ham, but if the east London outfit are to even consider letting him go, they will need to find a replacement, and who better than Gayle?

Dwight Gayle of Newcastle in action  during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on August 13, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

The Newcastle ace was born in Walthamstow, just three miles away from the Hammers’ stadium, so he will be more than familiar with his surroundings, should he move to West Ham.

Gayle is exactly the kind of striker who the Hammers need, and he would be the ideal partner for Marko Arnautovic next season.

The 28-year-old has proven himself to be a clinical finisher throughout his time in the game, and if given the opportunity of regular first-team action at the London Stadium, he could be a real asset for West Ham.

West Ham United's Mexican striker Javier Hernandez is seen on the substitutes bench during the English Premier League football match between Huddersfield Town and West Ham United at the...

Chicharito, meanwhile, is exactly what the Toon need, what with his energetic playing style.

He is also a wonderful finisher, and could make the difference for Newcastle next season during tight games.

Both players are of similar age, and are probably valued around the same, so a swap deal involving the two would seem like the ideal solution for both clubs.