“West Ham’s SHOCKING £12M Swoop for Antonio’s REBORN TWIN Who HUMILIATED Alvarez’s Mexico in EPIC Showdown!”

West Ham United are poised to part ways with long-serving striker Michail Antonio after nine years at the club.

Negotiations over a contract extension broke down recently, with Antonio and his representatives dissatisfied with the proposed terms.

They are now reportedly exploring better offers from other clubs as his current deal expires at the end of June.

This development follows Antonio’s admission that he might be leaving the club, as he continues his recovery from a serious car crash in December 2024 that left him with a broken leg in four places.

West Ham have acknowledged the situation, with a club statement confirming that Antonio will be listed as a free agent in the Premier League’s Retained List, though no final decision will be announced until an appropriate time.

The club emphasized their focus on supporting Antonio’s recovery, calling him a “much-loved member” of the West Ham family.

Several journalists, including Jacob Steinberg, have backed reports of Antonio’s imminent exit. New manager Graham Potter appears to be steering the club in a new direction, prioritizing a younger squad.

He has already released veterans Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, and Vladimir Coufal, indicating a significant rebuild is underway.

Strengthening the forward line and midfield are among West Ham’s top priorities this summer.

However, the club faces financial constraints and must sell players before making significant signings.

Among their striker targets are Evann Guessand, Emanuel Emegha, Mathias Kvistgaarden, and Moise Kean.

Notably, West Ham are pursuing a £12 million move for Swiss forward Breel Embolo, seen as an ideal successor to Antonio.

Embolo is entering the final year of his contract at AS Monaco, who are reportedly willing to sell due to lack of progress on a renewal.

Embolo, 28, is a powerful and pacey attacker capable of playing across the front line and even in an attacking midfield role.

Though not a youth prospect, his experience and versatility make him a strong candidate as a secondary striker.

Last season, he scored seven goals and provided seven assists across Ligue 1 and Champions League appearances.

His recent performance against Mexico—where he scored and dominated Edson Alvarez’s defence—has further boosted his profile.

Interest from Besiktas and German clubs could complicate West Ham’s pursuit, especially given their limited transfer budget.

However, the club’s new recruitment lead, Kyle Macaulay, is targeting players nearing the end of their contracts to secure cost-effective signings, making Embolo a strategic option in the club’srebuild.