Arnautovic set for medical prior to weekend departure

Marko Arnautovic is close to securing a move to Shanghai SPIG with the West Ham striker set to undergo a medical in London imminently.

The transfer of the 30-year-old Austrian could be completed as early as this weekend should everything go to plan meaning he would not need to fly out to Switzerland on Monday to join up with Manuel Pellegrini and the first team squad.

The deal is thought to be 25 million Euros (£22.5m) with the player signing a three year deal with the Chinese club on wages around £200,000 per week.

The departure of Marko will slash £6m on the annual wage bill as West Ham’s second highest earner. The Hammers will need to pay Stoke City around £500,000 due to a 20% sell on clause on profit made and FIFA will receive £1m as part of a normal  5% solidarity payment.

The net proceeds of £21m will be made available to Manuel Pellegrini and Mario Husillos