West Ham and have reportedly ‘already made an enquiry’ for much-maligned ex-Iron Marko Arnautovic as he looks set to leave China this summer.
Premier League rivals Crystal Palace have also been credited with showing an interest in the Austrian forward, who left east London in July 2019.
With 20 goals and four assists in 38 games for Shanghai SIPG following his £22.5million switch, the 32-year-old has enjoyed a prosperous time since departing the London Stadium.
Now, as Arnautovic reportedly angles for a move away, Il Resto del Carlino (via Sport Witness) have named the English duo as possible destinations, as cited by West Ham News & Views on Twitter.
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The 87-cap Austrian scored 22 Premier League goals in 66 outings for the Hammers – adding to 21 for Stoke City previously – earning praise from BBC pundit Garth Crooks following one particularly ‘awesome’ display.
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David Moyes will prioritise a centre-forward signing this summer, perhaps two.
However, Arnautovic would surely be well down the pecking order of top targets for the Scot.
Putting to one side the acrimonious departure, having spent two years in the wilderness, making an impactful and successful return to the English top-flight is no easy task.
Whether Irons would accept the Austrian back is another matter altogether, but perhaps as a second striker signing to act as the third choice behind Michail Antonio and a marquee signing.
