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title: "Hammers Handed Lifeline In Hernandez Bid"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2015/08/05/hammers-handed-lifeline-in-pursuit-of-forward/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dean Ammi"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2015-08-05T17:27:41Z"
modified: "2015-08-11T10:34:44Z"
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# Hammers Handed Lifeline In Hernandez Bid

West Ham have been handed a boost in the race to sign Javier Hernandez, as the striker has asked his club Manchester United to cut the asking price for him.

[The London Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-and-west-ham-target-hernandez-asks-manchester-united-to-cut-asking-price--wednesdays-top-transfer-stories-10440280.html) report that the Mexican, who is also wanted by fellow Premier League side and rivals Tottenham, is prepared to not receive bonuses in an attempt to force a move away from Old Trafford.

Slaven Bilic’s side recently placed [an £11.9m bid for the 27-year-old](https://readeverything.co/readwestham/2015/08/04/west-ham-make-final-bid-for-premier-league-striker/), in an attempt to bolster the attacking options at the Boleyn Ground. Upton Park could yet see another Mexican goal scorer join the club, with [Raul Jimenez set to seal a season-long loan deal](https://readeverything.co/readwestham/2015/08/03/west-ham-to-sign-striker-as-club-confirms-theyve-submitted-the-paperwork-to-complete-deal/) in East London.

Hernandez scored nine goals in 33 appearances whilst on loan at Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid team for the 2014/15 campaign. He also boasts an extremely impressive international record for Mexico, averaging more than one goal in every two games.