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title: "Virals: Marko Arnautovic reportedly wants to make West Ham return"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2021/05/27/virals-marko-arnautovic-reportedly-wants-to-make-west-ham-return/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2021-05-27T11:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-05-27T11:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Marko Arnautovic reportedly wants to make West Ham return

Much maligned former [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/05/27/virals-alan-irvine-set-to-leave-west-ham-this-summer/) striker [Marko Arnautovic](https://readwestham.com/2021/05/15/virals-david-moyes-opens-the-door-to-marko-arnautovic-return/) is reportedly clamouring for a return to east London this summer.

The controversial Austrian frontman is believed to be keen on a comeback at the London Stadium having [left the club](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/july/08-july/marko-arnautovic-departs-west-ham-united-chinese-super-league) in testing circumstances back in 2019.

Now, with David Moyes seemingly keen on facilitating a return with the squad in need of additional attacking options – talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook has claimed on the [Gameday Podcast](https://play.acast.com/s/footballpreviewshow/achampagnelifestyleonababychambudget-), as cited by [West Ham Fan Zone](https://twitter.com/WHUFCFZ/status/1397592424004870145) on Twitter, a move could be in the offing.

> A few murmurings that Marko Arnautovic would fancy a return to the London Stadium. I think David Moyes would probably welcome that from what I’m told. I’m not convinced the fans and the owners would.

Since departing the Irons, Arnautovic has netted [20 goals in 39 outings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marko-arnautovic/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/41384) for Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port.

The 32-year-old has also been in strong recent form – netting [three goals in just four appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marko-arnautovic/leistungsdaten/spieler/41384) this season.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Signing the experienced [87-cap Austrian](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marko-arnautovic/nationalmannschaft/spieler/41384/verein_id/3383) would surely be more trouble than it’s worth.

Albeit the [powerful striker](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/34693/Show/Marko-Arnautovic) would likely be desperate to return and make up for lost time – given the [unrest caused](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/transfer-news/marko-arnautovics-agent-brother-breaks-16522132) the first time around it may not be a risk worth taking.

Moyes more than anyone knows about second chances at West Ham – having been afforded one himself – but does the Scot truly want to risk [upsetting the incredible harmony](https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/january/31-january/michail-antonio-team-spirit-celebrations-and-virtual-reality) within the camp.

Moreover, Arnautovic has spent two years [somewhat in the wilderness](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marko-arnautovic/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/41384) and at 32 may struggle to reach the required levels of the Premier League once again.