West Ham-linked Antonio Valencia reportedly considering Manchester United exit

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West Ham United reportedly want to sign Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia next summer.

According to The Times, Antonio Valencia is considering leaving Manchester United in the January transfer window, and that is a boost for West Ham United.

It has been reported by The Times that Valencia has become disenchanted with life at United manager Jose Mourinho.

The 33-year-old – who can operate as a right-back or as a right-winger – has made just four appearances in the Premier League and three in the Champions League for the Red Devils so far this season, according to WhoScored.

Boost for West Ham United

Earlier this month, The Sun claimed that West Ham want to sign Valencia – who earns £100,000 per week as salary, according to Spotrac.com – on a free transfer next summer.

The Hammers will have to pay a transfer fee to United if they want to sign the Ecuador international in the January transfer window, but it will be worth it for the London club.

After all, if West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini wants Valencia for next season, then the club may as well bring the two-time Premier League title winner and one-time Europa League winner to the London Stadium in the middle of the season.