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Stuart Pearce says Marko Arnautovic good enough for Manchester United

Stuart Pearce, West Ham United assistant manager argues with referee Anthony Taylor during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Che...
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West Ham United star Marko Arnautovic is reportedly on the radar of Manchester United in the summer transfer window.

West Ham United's Austrian midfielder Marko Arnautovic (L) vies with Stoke City's Portuguese-born Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi during the English Premier League football match between...

Stuart Pearce has suggested to talkSPORT that West Ham United star Marko Arnautovic is good enough to play for Manchester United.

According to The Sun, United are interested in signing Arnautovic from Premier League rivals West Ham in the summer transfer window.

The British tabloid has also claimed that Everton want to secure the services of the Austria international this summer.

Former West Ham defender Pearce, who worked as the assistant manager at the London Stadium this past season, believes that the 29-year-old, who can operate as a forward or as a winger, is good enough to play for United.

David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United reacts as Stuart Pearce, West Ham United assistant manager looks on during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester City at...

Pearce told talkSPORT when asked if he is surprised that United have been linked with Arnautovic: “No, no, he has got the ability to be in the top four in this country without a doubt. It’s just whether West Ham want to sell him.”

Marko Arnautovic of West Ham celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton at London Stadium on March 31, 2018 in...

West Ham United exit a no-no

Arnautovic is one of the best players in the current West Ham squad, and the Hammers simply cannot sell him this summer.

The Austria international scored 11 goals and provided six assists in 28 Premier League starts for the Hammers this past season, and a played a key role in the London club not getting relegated to the Championship.

West Ham simply have to resist all temptation to sell Arnautovic in the summer transfer window.