New chance for AC as exit door beckons strike duo

Andy Carroll looks to have been thrown a new Hammers lifeline as the Hammers futures of Marko Arnauotivic and Javier Hernandez look dimmer by the day.

Arnie is definitely on his way given the club receive the right offer from China and if Valencia come up with the right numbers the Mexican will be gone too.

And all of this very unexpected activity could leave AC drinking in Last Chance Saloon again as he bids to show himself worthy of a new contract.

A week ago it seemed the big Geordie would have little chance of proving himself worthy of a new deal or seeing the option exercised on his current one.

Now he could easily become a key figure up front along with Michail Antonio although there does seem a big chance a new striker will be arriving should the Arnie/Chich duo find themselves on the way.

Either way Carroll has the chance of making an impression so long as he can stay fit of course.