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Marko Arnautovic could yet turn into one of West Ham United’s best ever buys

Tottenham Hotspur's Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld (L) vies with West Ham United's Austrian midfielder Marko Arnautovic during the English Pre...
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West Ham United attacker Marko Arnautovic insists there is more to come from him.

West Ham United's Austrian midfielder Marko Arnautovic (R) controls the ball as Brighton's Spanish defender Bruno Saltor looks on during the English Premier League football match between...

Marko Arnautovic has suggested to West Ham United’s official website that he can still get even better, and if he does, then he will have to be considered one of the signings of the season.

West Ham paid £24 million to bring in Arnautovic from Stoke City, according to the Daily Mail, and the transfer was initially criticised.

Arnautovic made a slow start with the Hammers, but he has now notched seven goals and claimed three assists in his last nine appearances.

Marko Arnautovic of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford at London Stadium on February 10,...

And Arnautovic insists he can get even better. He said: “I am never happy. Of course, it feels good when you win a game or when you score goals, but after the second day, you focus on the next one and you want to try to be better.

“And I always want to be better. I never in my life said I was at my maximum and I couldn’t do more. Of course, I can do more, but this is also about putting hard work in, having a bit of luck and when all these things come together, I think I can perform at a really high level.

“I’m not at my maximum. I can try to do more and I think I can do more.”

Marko Arnautovic of West Ham United celebrates as he scores their second goal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and West Ham United at John Smith's Stadium on...

If the Austrian does improve on his current level of productivity, then he will start making his £24 million fee look like a real bargain.

He is currently performing to a level that puts him among the Premier League’s elite, in terms of attacking players.

And if Arnautovic can prove that he can continue his record of providing a goal or an assist per game, then he will become one of the most feared attackers in the division.