Chelsea are reportedly still keen on the forward and given Carroll will miss the rest of the season, there is no better time for Valencia to shine.
He has already alluded to the fact that Mourinho’s interest has made him a better player and will need to up his game once again if he wants to help the Hammers to a place in the top six and European football next season.
Someone who has already shown the Premier League what he can do and now the best option for Allardyce.