West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini could be facing a striker exodus when the transfer window reopens in January.

The Chilean has made a steady start to life as Hammers boss and has managed to bring the best out of Marko Arnautovic in the attack. The Austrian has been in fine form in the Premier League, thus leading to reports that he could be set to leave in January. The forward reportedly wanted £200,000-per-week to stay at the London Stadium, a figure West Ham simply aren’t willing to meet. Arnautovic since denied the rumours on Instagram, but turning down the likes of Manchester United could prove difficult.

Mexico international Javier Hernandez is also facing an uncertain future at the club after slipping down the pecking order following Pellegrini’s appointment, and with Lucas Perez and Andy Carroll proving to be unreliable, the former Manchester City boss may be forced to sign a striker in the January window.

And the perfect signing would be Espanyol hitman Borja Iglesias.

Valued at £18 million by Transfermarkt, the forward was signed from Celta Vigo in the summer to replace Gerard Moreno who rejoined Villarreal after hitting 16 league goals. Iglesias spent last season on loan with Segunda side Real Zaragoza, where he netted 22 goals in the league to thus earn his transfer to Espanyol.

It seems his new employers have got the better end of the deal with Moreno scoring just twice for his old club since the move. On the other hand, Iglesias has made a stunning start, netting seven goals and registering two assists in his first 11 appearances - clearly, West Ham must offer him the chance to further his career in the Premier League.

Iglesias is an excellent finisher, able to score any chance that presents itself. The forward would thrive in Pellegrini’s system and works well as a lone striker. The Spaniard holds the ball up brilliantly and helps bring others into the game, averaging 1.5 key passes per game this season (as perWhoScored).

Thus, it's plainly clear that Pellegrini should look no further for his new forward than the 25-year-old.

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