West Ham’s new Arnautovic stance could derail their season

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West Ham United will supposedly allow Marko Arnautovic to leave the club this summer if a suitable bid comes in for him.

The Austrian forward’s proposed move to Chinese side Shanghai SIPG looks to be off after the Hammers rejected a £35 million move.

Shanghai allegedly offered the forward £300,000-a-week, but it now looks as though the ex-Stoke City player will be staying at the London Stadium – for now.

According to The London Evening Standard, West Ham will listen to offers for Arnautovic in the summer.

That’s a dangerous stance to be taking on a player who may not be able to keep his focus for the next few months.

West Ham are playing with fire

Blocking Arnautovic’s move away from the club this month and telling him they’ll consider sanctioning his move in the summer is a dangerous move from West Ham.

By doing this, the Irons risk keeping hold of a bad egg who could have a negative influence on the dressing room.

Judging by the many reports of late, Arnautovic has had his head turned by the lucrative wages on offer in the Far East, and his behaviour against Arsenal recently suggests that further.

There’s a chance he will become a disruptive influence becaue he hasn’t been afforded the move he reportedly wants this month.

His colourful exit from Stoke is definitely evidence that the player is capable of exuding toxicity, something that ambitious West Ham simply do not need.