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Javier Hernandez is 'potentially the best player' who has ever signed for West Ham, says David Sullivan

West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan believes Javier Hernandez could be one of the best players ever to have signed for the club.

The Hammers completed what could be one of the deals of the summer on Monday, landing the former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker for £16million from Bayer Leverkusen.

Mexico international Hernandez has agreed a three-year contract at the London Stadium to end manager Slaven Bilic's search for a proven goalscorer.

West Ham snapped up striker Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen on Monday
West Ham snapped up striker Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen on Monday
Co-chairman David Sullivan suggested he was potentially the best player to sign for West Ham
Co-chairman David Sullivan suggested he was potentially the best player to sign for West Ham

And Sullivan told talkSPORT: 'I think he is potentially the best player who has ever come to the club.