West Ham have indicated that Marko Arnautovic will remain at The London Stadium until the summer. Also discussed is Javier Hernandez and a possible transfer to Valencia.

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  1. I would be happy if Marko stays everyone was getting excited with theses other strikers being linked with us and ppl saying get rid šŸ˜‚ I'm happy with everyday that passes and Marko is still herešŸ‘šŸ» I've agreed everything you've said Gonzo šŸ‘šŸ»āš’

  2. It's a bit like when Fonseca was linked as our next manager in the summer. We didn't know much about him but very quickly decided he was a better option than Pellegrini. I was sold on all the second hand information because by all accounts he was young, charismatic and the next big thing. I think we're all happy that Pellegrini got the job.

    The striker situation is similar in that most of us had no clue who Piatek and Gomez were before the last week with the exception of Geo and those who play Fifa and have convinced themselves it's real life. We watch their videos, we read up and they look good, but as you say, who knows whether they'd work out, Perez looked good in Spain, imagine paying 44m for him.

    In the long term, I hope we can get good money for Arnautovic and buy younger players, full of hunger and potential, but that might be something for the summer window, if Marko doesn't down tools, I'm perfectly happy to keep him around, but I can't begin to believe that his brother will keep his mouth shut, he's the new David Sullivan!

  3. Agreed Gonzo, on balance I'd prefer Arnie stays until at least the summer. He is a known quantity and Zaza and Calleri amongst others have shown that skills don't always transfer to the Prem. We risk missing out on Gomez and the Polish guy, but on the other hand maybe Arnie gets a new deal in the summer and stays. Even if he doesn't there is more time to prepare for his replacement rather than panic in the silly (Hugill) window. Interested to see what happens if Arnie stays but Chico leaves in this window. I think Nasri will give Chico the kind of service he lives for if he stays. Nasri's assist for Rice was almost identical to the one he gave Anderson in the first half that nearly went in. He reads the game SO well.

  4. Good video gonzo, I must have been posting at about the same time some tin quite similar in the forum- I'm happy to keep arnie at the club, as long as he keep his effort levels at the right level. We can sign a maxi Gomez in the summer to give him competition when we offload others like Carroll, hughill, Hernandez, etc.

  5. Marko stays, Javier goes, Carroll and Wilshere finish the season injured again, but we maintain and finish well above relegation, in MP we trust, COYI āš’

  6. Don’t get me wrong; I want Arnie to stay, but I don’t want him to disrupt what’s happening here.

    40m+ for Maxi Gomez? I’ll be honest, I haven’t watched him much, but I’m not feeling it.
    If possible, I think Wilson would be the most shrewd purchase(at a reasonable price), if only because he fits the league, and will get goals with our current squad.

    I like the Džeko rumours too, but who knows.
    Cheers Gonzo.

  7. Great insight gonzo fingers crossed arnie wont go. I also hope chica stays aswell we would miss that fox in a box . I would like to see Perez moved on if anybody as he is similar to chica but just a lower standard.

  8. Circumstances meant had to watch with subtitles on. More than a hint of irony in the youtube translation of Arnautovic and Arnie…. 'An ounce of itch' and 'our knee'!

  9. What about last week's reported gambling debts? I believe in his heart of hearts Arnautovic doesn't want to leave West Ham and the Premiere League just yet. The China deal would be better for home in 2-3 seasons away if he can keep himself fit. I'm sure his trophy girlfriend is very settled in London too.

  10. Good short video gonzo….. my only thing is that so far Pelligrini and hollios have identified and brought in some fantastic players ( Perez aside) so I trust in their judgement whoever they. Bring in

  11. Has arnie actually come out and said he wants to leave publicly or why hasn’t there been a statement from the board sounds a bit fishy to mešŸ āš’

  12. Arnie has 8 years on Maxi Gomez, of course he's better at the moment. But in 2-3 years Maxi'll be way better than Arnie is now, then we'll still have 6-7 years of his services unlike Arnie who's time is almost done.

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