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title: "Stoke ready to demand near £30m for Arnautovic"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2017-07-13T19:21:43Z"
modified: "2017-07-13T19:21:43Z"
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# Stoke ready to demand near £30m for Arnautovic

West Ham appear to have identified Stoke City’s Marko Arnautovic as a key target this summer, and the player himself is evidently keen on the move.

The Austria international has submitted a formal transfer request to Stoke in the hope of sealing a move to the Hammers. However, Slaven Bilic has already had two bids worth £15m and £20m turned down by the Potters.

It’s claimed by the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-manchester-arsenal-10787042) today, though, that while Stoke want to keep hold of one of their key players, they would be willing to part ways with him – for a fee of around £30m.

![Stu Forster/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2017/07/671502464.jpg)

The 28-year-old hasn’t enjoyed the best of seasons in recent times, but has undeniable ability. West Ham are keen to bolster their front-line and have picked out Arnautovic as a key component in their plans for the coming campaign.

However, if they are to land the versatile attacker this summer, they will need to cough up a club-record transfer fee.