Tuesday, July 11

Will Arnie say 'hasta la vista' to Stoke?

Some action at last. West Ham have had a £15 million offer for Stoke's Marco Arnautovic rejected and the player has apparently asked for a transfer. Though just as it seems someone actually wants to join us, Arnie's got injured in a pre-season friendly for the Potters. The Stoke winger come striker would be an interesting signing. He's netted quite a few screamers for Stoke, but doesn't seem to score enough tap-ins (he scored seven goals last season). So there's room for improvement, but the City fans seem to like him and the big Austrian is a proven performer in the Premier League with his own "Arnie!" chant. He'd certainly add a bit of size and skill to our forward line. And the latest news is that the Hammers are in for 'keeper Joe Hart as well…

2 comments:

Nicholas Clee said...

Hart would be a bad buy, surely? Showed in Italian league and of course for England that he is now chronically error-prone.

Pete May said...

He does seem to be in decline Nick, though you have to remember he's won the league twice with City and is still only 30, which is youngish for a keeper. If it's just a confidence issue perhaps WHU can get him back to top form? Looks the sort of player who will work hard at his game rather than just take he money. Guess a loan would be ideal to see how he does for a season before any deal. Though I also think on his day Adrian is a very good keeper.