**West Ham Exclusive**
Irons striker Michail Antonio has rejected West Ham’s latest contract offer as he continues to prove his fitness.
Unlike fellow out-of-contract players Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski and Vladimir Coufal, Antonio was not included on the club’s released list—signalling hope from both sides that a compromise could still be reached.
However, [Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/claret-and-hugh-bio/) have spoken to a trusted [transfer](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-transfer-news/) insider, who confirmed: “Talks have stopped and he’s got other offers.”
It’s understood the Hammers offered the 35-year-old record Premier League scorer a short-term contract on reduced basic wages, with appearance-based incentives tied to his fitness following the serious car crash he suffered just before Christmas.
Antonio’s camp, however, are said to be holding out for a longer-term deal with more guaranteed money, and negotiations have now ground to a halt.
Sources close to the player claim interest from other clubs is growing, which has only further complicated matters.
The deal isn’t entirely dead—but at this point neither party seems willing to budge. Unless a breakthrough comes soon, Antonio’s long West Ham journey may be nearing its end—with the clock ticking on a resolution.