Hammers’ flop threat

club’s record summer signing, is under threat after failing to impress both the fans and the board.

Bournemouth’s Harry Arter, 27, is a potential target as the Irons want to strengthen the midfield.

They could also make a renewed bid for Sporting’s William Carvalho. Arnautovic, bought from Stoke by previous manager Slaven Bilic, was sent off in his second appearance, away to Southampton in August.

Since then the £100,000a-week Austrian’s form has been poor.

Moyes admires Arter, who signed a new, four-year deal at Bournemouth only in July.