Chelsea ‘close to completing’ deal for world-class Real Madrid super-target for bargain price and more Premier League transfer news - February 4, 2019

#3 Paul Merson thinks Arnautovic will go

Merson blasts Arnautovic deal

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has given his opinion on the Marko Arnautovic case at West Ham. The Armenian was set to leave the club in the winter market but signed a new contract instead.

It has been reported that his wages have skyrocketed, which is the reason why he ultimately stayed. And according to Merson, the whole thing is a “farce”. He believes that the Hammers became desperate and gave him what he wanted and that he could still leave in the summer.

"Marko Arnautovic signing a contract extension at West Ham is a farce – and I think there’s a massive problem there with or without him. They got desperate and threw more money at him to stay. They are only delaying the inevitable because this will all come back up again in the summer and I won’t be shocked if he goes,” he said.