West Ham United are set to make a shock January move for Bournemouth’s Harry Arter, reports Sports Illustrated.
Arter has been with the Cherries since 2010, and has been a key member of Eddie Howe’s squad as he travelled from League One to the Premier League with his current side.
During his spell down south, the Republic of Ireland international has made 244 appearances and found the net 28 times.
The 27-year-old however has fallen out of favour with manager Howe this season, and has been limited to only 11 starts all season – none which have come in recent weeks.
Manager David Moyes – who has enjoyed a fine start to life at the London Stadium since his appointment early last month – is thought to want to bring in proven Premier League experience to the London Stadium after the New Year, and could turn to Arter to bolster his options in the middle of the park.
Should West Ham want to prize the midfielder away from Dean Court, he is likely to set them back around £15 million.
The Hammers fans aren’t too happy however, and feel they should have their sights set a little higher than the Bournemouth man …
Harry arter ? Really? We need better quality than that to progress! No better than noble
— West Ham Family (@westhamfam) December 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/BremnersLaces/status/942410472313229312
If I was Moyes, I would look at Fellini on a free – save the money that would have been used on Harry Arter and out a decent bid in for Carvalho. Carvalho is the type of midfielder who will improve us ten fold; Harry Arter isn't. Fellani be a great addition to the squad on a free
— Josh V (@WestHamJoshV) December 17, 2017
Harry Arter be a good addition, however, be hard to see him as anything other than a squad player. Focus on Carvalho and fit him into the team and our midfield will look extremely strong.
— Josh V (@WestHamJoshV) December 17, 2017
West Ham linked to Arter and he doesn't even start for Bournemouth https://t.co/UQNi1z0uVY
— 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (@_WestHamReport) December 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/BokangTelile/status/934479233514123265
https://twitter.com/stuafcb/status/935192485743288322
Not everyone is displeased however …
https://twitter.com/VINTAGE_OBIANG/status/936553382940151808
https://twitter.com/WesthamUnited28/status/942186210637811713