Paulista: Chicharito would help Valencia a lot Transfer Market - LaLiga Santander Defender approves of the Mexican

Valencia have recently been linked with Mexican international striker Chicharito, and Los Che defender Gabriel Paulista feels such a move would be beneficial for the club.

The West Ham United man is not a regular starter for Manuel Pellegrini and is said to be open to a move in the current transfer window, though his club seem reluctant to sell.

Meanwhile, Valencia are in the market for a new striker and the name of Javier Hernandez, otherwise known as Chicharito, has come up.

"He is a great player and he would help us a lot," said Valencia centre-back Paulista. "But we have a top team and we are a big family."

He added: "I do not know if he will arrive but, if he does, he would push us to work harder and increase the competition within the squad."

The Brazilian was speaking from a children's hospital where he was visiting in order to boost the morale of the young patients.