Michail Antonio attracts interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray as West Ham plot summer reshuffle... with Hammers mulling over a move for Flamengo starlet Matheus Franca
- The 33-year-old has been at the east London club for nearly eight years
- Jamaica international has just one year left on his deal plus the option to extend
- Talks over payment structure of Rice's £105m Arsenal switch close to confirmed
West Ham forward Michail Antonio is attracting interest from Turkish side Galatasaray.
The 33-year-old Jamaica international has one year left on his current contract at the London with an option for a further year.
Antonio has turned out for the Hammers since 2015, and this season's Europa Conference League victory caps the player's stunning rise from his start at non-league side Tooting & Mitcham.
Despite having an uneven 2022-23 campaign for the east London side, Antonio has consistently provided David Moyes' side with threatening attacking heft, contributing 14 goals and five assists in 48 games across all competitions.
West Ham, meanwhile, have expressed interest in Flamengo midfielder Matheus Franca, who has been a target for Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Newcastle.
West Ham's Michail Antonio has attracted the interest of Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray
His club could in turn make a move for Brazilian starlet Matheus Franca of Flamengo
Hammers captain Declan Rice (right) is set to join Mikel Arteta's Arsenal on a £105million deal
Moyes' side are preparing for a transformative summer rebuild as they plot their first season after the departure of talismanic captain Declan Rice.
Further to the agreement of a record £105million move for Rice to Arsenal, West Ham will seek to ensure that the enormous windfall brought on by the exit of the talented midfielder is spent wisely.
Incoming technical director Tim Steidten will focus on signing new recruits with long-term potential, as the Hammers mull over a number of transfer options.
Franca is currently in his second senior season at Flamengo, who have previously been so keen to hold onto the player that a £13.5m offer from Newcastle in January was rejected for being too low.
Despite this, Newcastle are believed to be keen to renew their advances during the summer window.
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