Marko Arnautovic has been urged to ignore talk of interest from the likes of Chelsea, with Alvin Martin looking for him to become a West Ham legend in the Paolo Di Canio mould.
Enigmatic talents are always embraced by the Hammers faithful, with entertainers well received in the East End.
Austria international Arnautovic is their favoured showman at present, but speculation is casting doubt over his ongoing presence at the London Stadium.
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Speculation continues to build during the January window, with the 29-year-old said to be a target for Premier League rivals and big-spending Chinese Super League sides.