China may be calling this Irons striker

Enner Valencia could become a Chinese takeaway once the summer transfer window opens.

The club is ready to offload the misfiring striker and ClaretandHugh can reveal that options in China are currently being explored.

The player has been able to recapture the form he showed when forging a successful partnership with Diafra Sakho on his arrival and has become the butt off the terrace boo boys over recent weeks.

Now the club has decided to allow the 26 year old to move on if the right offer arrives despite him having a contract until 2019.

The Ecuador international has managed nine goals in 58 appearances for the Irons and we were told this morning: “The club would expect to get something close to what they paid for him – £12 million – despite him being to be a bit short on confidence right now.”