Enner Valencia completes loan switch to Everton from West Ham United

West Ham United striker Enner Valencia joins Everton on loan, with the option of a permanent deal.

West Ham United striker Enner Valencia has completed a move to Everton on a season-long loan.

The 26-year-old Ecuador international will have the option to join the Toffees at the end of the season on a permanent deal, thought to be worth £14.5m.

Valencia impressed at West Ham following his move from Mexican side Pachuca in 2014, but he dropped down the pecking order due to lack of form and injury problems.

The forward scored 10 goals in 64 appearances for the Hammers, but did not feature in any of the club's four games this season under manager Slaven Bilic.

Swansea City were thought to be interested in taking Valencia on loan, but Everton, who missed out on signing Moussa Sissoko from Newcastle United, have managed to get a deal over the line.

Enner Valencia of West Ham celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round match between West Ham United and Astra Giurgiu at the Boleyn Ground on July 30, 2015 in London, England.
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