West Ham United striker Marko Arnautovic scored a brace for Manuel Pellegrini’s side in midweek.
Arnautovic has been linked with a move away from West Ham in recent times, with interest mounting in the powerful striker.
But Cresswell insists that Arnautovic should stick around at West Ham, as he plays such an important role for the London side.
“Marko loves the place and loves London. Certainly, he has been fantastic over the last 18 months and anyone who is doing well in the Premier League gets linked with big clubs, but we want him to stay, I’m sure he wants to stay and we love him,” the left-back said.
“He’s a great character. That’s Marko and anyone who knows him will say that. He’s a great character to have around the dressing room.”
Arnautovic has missed a chunk of the season with injury but he proved his worth to West Ham in his last outing.
The Austrian international scored twice as West Ham secured a 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Arnautovic was strongly linked with Manchester United at one point, but Jose Mourinho’s departure from Old Trafford appears to have ended the Red Devils’ interest.
If Arnautovic does stick with West Ham, he forms part of a potentially scintillating attack at the London Stadium.
The potential link-up between Manuel Lanzini, Arnautovic and Felipe Anderson could be a joy to watch when the Argentine makes it off the treatment table.
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