Marko Arnautovic joined West Ham United from Stoke City in the summer transfer window.
Arnautovic joined West Ham from Premier League rivals Stoke City in the summer transfer window.
According to The Guardian, the Hammers had to pay the Potters an initial transfer fee of £20 million in order to secure the services of the 28-year-old winger.
Much was expected of the Austria international when he arrived at the London Stadium, but the former Werder Bremen attacker has failed to make a big impact for Slaven Bilic’s side.
Arnautovic, who can also operate as a forward, has yet to score or provide one assist in the Premier League for the Hammers.
The attacker was booed off when he was substituted during West Ham’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion at the London Stadium in the Premier League on Friday evening.
According to The Telegraph, West Ham co-owners Sullivan and Gold are concerned about the form of the former FC Twente star.
“There was no emergency meeting called for Saturday, with co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold reluctant to make a knee-jerk decision,” states the report in The Telegraph.
“But the club are alarmed at the start to the season and, in particular, the form of Bilic’s big summer signings – especially Marko Arnautovic who has struggled since his move from Stoke City for a fee which could rise to £24million.”
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