According to The Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping an eye on Michail Antonio and could make a move for the 30-year-old if West Ham United are relegated this season. The right-sided player has been productive in terms of goals and would provide versatility in defender and midfield. A lot of supporters are open to Wolves procuring his signature too.
He could be a great acquisition however, keeping him fit will be the issue.
— Z /\ K (@ZHollowayyy) July 7, 2020
No brainer if had the chance to sign him but West Ham aren’t going down, Villa Bournemouth and Norwich are much worse
— Ryan Carrington (@1RyanCarrington) July 7, 2020
would be a class signing imo, quick, strong and Nuno could bring him up a level within a season or two.
— James Smith (@jjsmith5716) July 7, 2020
Sign him just for his celebrations
— Alex (@Alexwwfc_) July 7, 2020
Would be decent
— Lewis Goodman (@cr4zy_l3w1s) July 7, 2020
Take him in a heart beat.
— Joe (@joeleight0n) July 7, 2020
Would be a great signing
— Jono Handley (@HandleyJono) July 7, 2020
Antonio joined West Ham from Nottingham Forest in 2015 and has gone on to make 149 appearances in all competitions, scoring 32 goals with 22 assists. The English wide-man has been a regular this season, contributing seven goals in 21 games across the board, so he could be a good addition to the Wolves squad.
Whether Antonio is open to leave the Hammers remains to be seen, however, as The Athletic say he wants to stay at the London Stadium even if his side are relegated. His market value is £8.55m, so he wouldn’t break the bank, but his advancing age and salary might give Wolves pause for thought.
The wide-man is 30 years of age and takes home £70k-per-week/£3.6m-a-year, so he’d be one of the highest-earners at Wolves. Fans may be open to the idea of Antonio coming to the Midlands, but time will tell if a deal gets over the line.
No thanks, we need better players.