Marko Arnautovic’s brother and agent, Danijel, has claimed that Chelsea are keeping an eye on the 29-year-old.
The Austrian forward has been one of the best players for West Ham since joining from Stoke City and has five goals to his name from 10 games this season.
The Express reports that Chelsea have been looking for a new forward after the struggles of Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata in front of goal.
Danijel told Gianluca di Marzio (h/t Express):
“It’s not that he really wants to leave, but we believe this is the moment in his career when he has to take a step forward and try to win a few trophies, maybe even the Champions League.
“There are a lot of Premier League clubs tracking him. Chelsea and Everton, for example, but not only them.”
The West Ham star’s brother added that Marko felt comfortable at the Hammers but was ready for “the next step.”
“Someone like him should not be fighting against relegation but playing for the best seats and for the international places.”
The Austrian attacker added that he wants to compete with the best players, but left all this to his brother.
Arnautovic would be a decent signing for the Blues given that he is someone who works hard when his head is in the right place.
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Sarri would need to extract the best out of the Austrian if he is to do well at the Blues, and it will be interesting to see if we make a move in the winter window.