{"id":314454,"date":"2025-08-03T12:06:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T12:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/314454\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T12:06:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T12:06:16","slug":"antonio-to-sheffield-united-three-clubs-striker-could-join-after-west-ham-exit-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/314454\/","title":{"rendered":"Antonio to Sheffield United? Three clubs striker could join after West Ham exit news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Michail-Antonio-main-1140x641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-single-feature size-single-feature wp-post-image\" alt=\"Michail Antonio and Graham Potter\" layout=\"fill\"  style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Credit: Imago)<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alex-new-150x150.jpg\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"Alex Charlton\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p> Sun 3 August 2025 12:40, UK <\/p>\n<p><strong>West Ham United were the sixth-lowest scoring team in the Premier League last season and are looking to make amends.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michail Antonio missed a substantial part of the campaign due to a car crash sustained last December.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Niclas Fullkrug has failed to make an impact at the London Stadium after two significant injury layoffs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/transfers\/callum-wilson-contract-update-emerges-as-west-ham-agree-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham Potter now has Callum Wilson<\/a> within his ranks after the striker joined on a free transfer following his Newcastle United departure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/transfers\/graham-potter-brutally-ends-players-west-ham-career-with-one-word\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Potter has now confirmed that fan favourite Antonio is no longer required<\/a> in East London, and there are several possible destinations for the 35-year-old.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Wilson-Westham-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Callum Wilson West Ham\" class=\"wp-image-148997\" \/>Wilson will want to revive his career in East London (Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media)<strong>Antonio could drop to Championship with Sheffield United<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Iconic commentator and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/tag\/premier-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> expert Ian Darke believes that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/exclusives\/west-ham-applauded-as-antonio-backed-for-shock-sheffield-utd-transfer-exclusive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonio could move to Sheffield United<\/a>, despite his links with Sheffield Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>A top-flight move appears unlikely for the Jamaica international, meaning a switch to a Championship side could happen.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Blades are set to lose target man Kieffer Moore, who is closing in on a move to Wrexham.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/tag\/michail-antonio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonio<\/a> would be a natural replacement for Moore and would fit in with Sheffield United\u2019s style of play.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Michail-Antonio-West-Ham-stats-820x1024.png\" alt=\"Michail Antonio is West Ham's record Premier League goalscorer\" class=\"wp-image-146541\" \/>Antonio is West Ham\u2019s record Premier League goalscorer (Credit: Imago)<strong>Antonio could make mega money switch to Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the forward wants to make considerable money towards the end of his career, then a move to Saudi Arabia could be on the agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Martin Allen exclusively told <strong>West Ham Zone<\/strong> that he thinks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/exclusives\/michail-antonio-tabled-mega-money-saudi-offer-amid-west-ham-contract-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonio could be given a two-year deal in the Gulf State<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Such moves are proving popular for players entering the final years of their careers, and the 35-year-old could be tempted.<\/p>\n<p>Antonio was reportedly in talks with Al-Ettifaq two years ago, and they could reignite interest this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Antonio would almost certainly be offered more money than he would have been with the Hammers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MLS clubs could offer Antonio appealing option<\/strong> <strong>after West Ham<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last summer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/transfers\/mls-and-saudi-clubs-want-to-sign-west-ham-united-striker-michail-antonio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonio was reportedly a target for MLS clubs<\/a>, but he ultimately remained in East London.<\/p>\n<p>Son Heung-min is set to be the biggest name to move to the United States this summer and is reportedly closing in on a move to LAFC.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, LAFC have already lost Olivier Giroud and are in need of a new forward to lead their line.<\/p>\n<p>Like the Saudi Pro League, the MLS offers another lucrative route for players, which could appeal to Antonio.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the transition from England would be smoother, given that there is no language barrier and lifestyle similarities.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links multi\">\n<li>Sheffield United has been tipped as a possible destination by Ian Darke<\/li>\n<li>Martin Allen believes a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia could be on the table<\/li>\n<li>LAFC need to replace Giroud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As it stands, Antonio is no longer needed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westhamzone.com\/tag\/graham-potter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Potter<\/a> and must find a move away from West Ham.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever the forward goes, it could be his final move, given his age and what he has been through.<\/p>\n<p>For more West Ham news, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WHUFCZone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook <\/a>or join our brand new <a 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