Arnautovic is expected to leave West Ham this month, and move to the Chinese Super League.
The Daily Mail have delivered a big twist in Marko Arnautovic’s expected departure from West Ham United this month, by claiming an unnamed Chinese Super League side have joined the bidding for the attacker.
The Times have claimed that the 29-year-old was set to be the subject of a £45million bid from Shanghai SIPG after the Hammers had rejected an offer worth £35million for the 77-time Austria international.
But the latest report states that a £45million offer will not come from Vitor Pereira’s Shanghai side, which boasts former Chelsea playmaker Oscar and powerhouse attacker Hulk.
Instead, the enormous eight-figure offer is expected to come from another, unnamed Chinese Super League side, in what is somewhat of a surprise with Shanghai SIPG being the only club linked with the ex-Stoke City star.
Some reports have stated that even if a £45million offer is tabled, negotiations may drag on, as West Ham are holding out for £50million for the talismanic Arnautovic who has eight goals in 18 league and cup appearances this season.
The chances of West Ham keeping Arnautovic are unlikely as he waved goodbye to all four sections of the London Stadium on Saturday in the 1-0 win over Arsenal. But whether he joins SIPG or another CSL side, remains to be seen.
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