The Hammers striker is keen to leave London behind
An unnamed Chinese club have made a reported £35m bid for West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic and Ian Wright believes the player must be allowed to leave.
The Hammers issued a statement last week declaring the Austrian isn't for sale, only for Arnautovic's brother and agent to insist the player wants to move.
Despite the transfer speculation, the 29-year-old striker started against Arsenal on Saturday as West Ham claimed a surprise 1-0 win.
As he departed the match, though, Arnautovic was seen clapping to and thanking West Ham's supporters on his way off of the field.
While a key player for Manuel Pellegrini this season, Wright is adamant Arnautovic should be let go by the club before he causes any problems for them.
"You could see the way he came off the pitch on Saturday, he's gone, he wants to go and I would let him go because I think West Ham have got something going," Wright told BBC Radio 5 live's Monday Night Club.
"You look at his pattern and it always seems to be a little bit abrasive when he's leaving. When it's to go, it's just bang, out. Abrasive.
"I think he'll be a problem [if he stays] and I think that's what's happened at Stoke. I think he's been a problem most of the places he's been.
"He wants to go - I'd let him go."
With wages of £200,000 a week reportedly on offer in China, former Premier League striker Chris Sutton was critical of Arnautovic's desire to leave West Ham.
"How much money does he actually need?," Sutton said.
"I rate him so highly as a player but it's just greed isn't it?"
HerbertNexton
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Surely WestHam should let him go, £200,000 a week!! that opportunity is too much to miss for Arnautovic
AshtonLima
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I see most comments are negative but why not complain for most of the strikers in the prem, Chelsea need one big time. this guy is so underrated. he's a very strong striker. He gets team of the week like every week. he should go to Chelsea, Dortmund, Bayern, even the likes of Liverpool.
prosperou
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I would sell him... taking into account age.. his history.
opposite
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Arnautovic leaving is nothing compared to Payet’s departure.
oscillate
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"we have a situation with a player, it's Marko Arnautovic"
society
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Really thought this transfer window was going to be positive for us and players would be coming in
Jeremiaher
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Let him go. We need a more natural and faster striker now anyway.
akazoori
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His value increased once he started banging in the goals for us.
pompousz
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Such a trouble maker, he keeps causing controversy and uncertainty for the fans.
childhood
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We knew what we were getting when we bought him from Stoke. Get as much cash for him and let him go.....next !!
Leokiss
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West Ham helped take him to another level in the premier league
Kuobmrt
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no this gay is playing good
khutso for really bacca
Kuobmrt
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no this gay is playing good
Realmadridforlife555
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Greed you say wright, then let him leave after all it is about the money, don't understand this pundit at times or westham should increase his salaries, it is simple as that
bra_143
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want is greed about this?who wouldn't like an increase in salary. If West Ham wants to keep him,then they just match that salary