Jamie Redknapp wants to see West Ham United target a deal for Callum Wilson.
Jamie Redknapp has told the Daily Mail that he thinks Bournemouth ace Callum Wilson should be West Ham United’s top target to replace Marko Arnautovic if he leaves.
The Hammers have seen Guanzghou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG target striker Arnautovic, though they have so far managed to keep the Austrian.
Arnautovic has been prolific during his time at the London Stadium, and his future is unclear amid the riches on offer in China.
The former Stoke City man was left out of the travelling party to take on Bournemouth this past weekend, and they certainly missed him in a 2-0 defeat.
The opening goal went to Bournemouth striker Wilson, who smashed home a superb strike just days after being linked with the Hammers.
Wilson, 26, has hit 10 goals and five assists in 21 Premier League games this season, becoming an England international in the process.
Wilson’s record against West Ham has been exceptional over the years, and there have been suggestions that the Hammers could target a huge deal for him if Arnautovic does move on.
Now, Redknapp has urged West Ham to ‘do their utmost’ to sign Wilson, believing that an offer of more than £40million should be enough to get a deal done.
“If Marko Arnautovic leaves West Ham, they should do their utmost to bring in Callum Wilson,” said Redknapp. “He reminds West Ham fans just how good he is almost every time he plays them, taking his tally to six goals in six games against the club. Of course Bournemouth will fight to keep him, but any offer in excess of £40million would be hard to refuse,” he added.
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