article_snippet.sent: West Ham are showing interest in Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur.
article_snippet.sent: The Scotland international only joined Crystal Palace last summer in a deal worth £7million from Wigan Athletic.
article_snippet.sent: West Ham are showing interest in James McArthur - with the club impressed by his Crystal Palace displays .
article_snippet.sent: However, West Ham have been impressed by his workmanlike performances.
article_snippet.sent: West Ham want extra legs in West Ham midfield and have concerns over whether West Ham will sign Alex Song on a permanent basis from Barcelona as Inter Milan are also keen.
article_snippet.sent: James McArthur has formed a solid partnership with Mile Jedinak in Crystal Palace's midfield which has helped allow their attacking players to flourish in recent weeks.
highlights_snippet.sent: James McArthur joined Crystal Palace for £7m from Wigan last summer .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: West Ham have been impressed by James McArthur performances in midfield for Crystal Palace .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Hammers have concerns whether Hammers'll sign Alex Song permanently .