Marko Arnautovic: West Ham star ready to leave club as agent says forward needs to play for a ‘top team’

Marko Arnautovic: West Ham star ready to leave club as agent says forward needs to play for a ‘top team’
West Ham are facing a big battle to keep hold of their star man Marko Arnautovic.The Austrian forward has admitted he is keen to play at the highest level possible while his brother and agent,Danijel, has suggested he could push for a transfer as soon as January.2

Marko Arnautovic has scored 16 goals in 46 games for West Ham

A 20million signing from Stoke in 2017,Arnautovic madea slow start to his Hammers career buthas become a firm fans’ favourite at the London Stadium.He scored 11 goals and claimed six assists last season to help keep the club in the Premier League and, this term, has netted five goals in 10 appearances.He is integral to Manuel Pellegrini’s team but, as he approaches 30, the former Inter Milan forward is eyeing another shot at Champions League football before his career is over.Im 29, so thats the best age, he told the Austrian newspaper Kurier. Its clear that I want to compete with the best players. But in this affair I totally trust my brother.Danijel Arnautovic, who acts as his representative, added: Hes already playing in the Premier League and thats where the best players are. But for a player like Marko this cannot be the end.Hes a big part of West Hams team but I think its possible to tease out more of him. For that to happen, he has to play for a top team.2

Marko Arnautovic was a club record signing for West Ham in 2017 when he joined from Stoke for 20m

Marko is ready for the next step. A player like him should not play against relegation. He should play for the international spots.Marko is really enjoying playing for West Ham. He loves that club and the fans. But there is still that feeling, that this cannot be the end. And everybody should understand that.Arnautovic was linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window. Asked if it is possible Arnautovic could be on the move soon, his brother added:Thats possible.“It was already very, very close this last summer.There were two Champions League clubs. I cannot reveal more. So there are options. And we are probing.

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