Reds target Arnautovic wants to leave The Hammers
UNITED summer target Marko Arnautovic has suggested he wants to leave West Ham with weeks to go until the January transfer window opens.
The forward was a potential target for Jose Mourinho in the summer after the United manager convinced himself he needed another striker.
However, United didn’t end up landing another frontman and Arnautovic stayed at the London Stadium, having signed for the Hammers at the beginning of last season for £25m.
But the 29-year-old has suggested he could soon be on the move as he believes he is at the best age to leave West Ham.
“I’m 29, so that’s the best age,” Arnautovic told Austrian newspaper Kurier.
“It’s clear that I want to compete with the best players. But in this affair I totally trust my brother.”
His brother, Danijel, is his agent and has suggested he could be on the move again soon in order for him to reach his full potential.
“He’s a big part of West Ham’s team but I think it’s possible to tease out more of him. For that to happen, he has to play for a top team,” he said.
“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.”