Chamakh was formerly an Arsenal striker Casablanca - Abdullah Al-Alawi Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh finished procedures of his move from Arsenal to West Ham United, where he will play until the end of the season. Chamakh was prolific in France, scoring 79 goals in 293 appearances for Bordeaux, but has scored just eight Premier League goals for Arsenal since joining the club - and he has yet to appear in this campaign. Three of his four appearances this season have been in the Capital One Cup, although he did find the net twice when the Gunners won 7-5 at Reading in October. The Moroccan forward, 28, has struggled to establish himself at the Emirates since moving on a free transfer from Bordeaux in 2010. But West Ham have given Chamakh a chance to resurrect his career.  In a statement, Marouane Chamakh said he was glad to move to West Ham United and is ready to provide the best he has to this club