Michail Antonio tells David Moyes he may quit West Ham as Leeds United want transfer
Leeds United are still in the race to sign West Ham striker Michail Antonio in the final days of the window, according to Football Transfers.
The outlet has reported on its website that the Jamaican international has informed David Moyes that he may quit the London Stadium if Sevilla star Youssef En-Nesyri is signed.
Leeds are said to hold an interest still, despite the fact that Joel Piroe was brought in for big money in the past week from Swansea City.
The Whites are not the only interested party though, with Fulham as well as clubs from the Saudi Pro League and Scottish Premiership – likely Celtic or Rangers.
Antonio started once again for the Hammers on Saturday 26 August, scoring in their impressive 3-1 win against Brighton at the AMEX Stadium.
Unlikely.
This is a non-starter immediately with the 49ers Enterprises unlikely not to blow even more of their budget on Antonio and his Premier League wages alone.
Leeds have worked hard with a strategy to loan players out to cut down their wage bill significantly, so this move just wouldn’t make sense, especially given the signing of Piroe.
The Dutchman is the new main man at Elland Road, and proved it within 19 minutes against Ipswich over the weekend, tapping in his first goal for the club in a 4-3 win.
Antonio would likely want to stay in the Premier League too, regardless of one other striker coming to West Ham, so it looks like this is nothing more than speculation.
Leeds have other priorities at this moment in time, with midfield and full-back just two to mention, but things could change with unexpected exits across the next few days.
This may be one to watch, but as this moment, it is nothing more than unlikely.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites are trying to find a way to bring in a forgotten Premier League talent before the window shuts.