Should Arsenal move for West Ham’s Marko Arnautovic?

It is common knowledge that Arsenal are in bad need of a world class wide man, a player who can move with the ball at his feet while keeping his cool infront of goal. Young Nigerian winger Alex Iwobi has been fantastic atthe job this season but he can only do so much alone. The Sales of Alexis Sanchez and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain deprive the Gunners of players with Alex Iwobi’s qualities an thus leading to him being overly played at times.

One player who posses those qualities is Westham danger man Marko Arnautovic. He has admitted he is ready to leave West Ham to play in the Champions League, with the Austria forward determined to compete at the highest level possible before his career is over.

“I’m 29, so that’s the best age,” he told the Austrian newspaper Kurier. “It’s clear that I want to compete with the best players. But in this affair I totally trust my brother.”

Manchester United were linked with a move for Arnautovic in the summer but West Ham were unwilling to sell a player they consider to be a crucial member of the team. However, his brother’s words will be of great concern to the club’s hierarchy as they attempt to build a side capable of challenging at the top end of the Premier League.

“He’s already playing in the Premier League and that’s where the best players are. But for a player like Marko this cannot be the end,” said Danijel Arnautovic.

“He’s a big part of West Ham’s team but I think it’s possible to tease out more of him. For that to happen, he has to play for a top team. Marko is ready for the next step. A player like him should not play against relegation. He should play for the international spots.

“Marko is really enjoying playing for West Ham. He loves that club and the fans. But there is still that feeling, that this cannot be the end. And everybody should understand that.”

Asked if it was possible Arnautovic could leave soon, his brother added: “That’s possible. It was already very, very close this last summer.”

Given Arsenal’s deficiency on the Flanks and Arnatovic’s desire to join a top team, Should Unai Emery sign the Austrian winger?