Leeds United manager Daniel Farke and Michail Antonio
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Mon 11 August 2025 16:10, UK
Leeds United could potentially bolster their attack with former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio this transfer window.
The 35-year-old was involved in a serious road accident in December and missed the rest of the season for the Hammers, who didn’t renew his contract at the London Stadium.
With the Whites arguably needing to add more depth to their team, free agents like Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Michail Antonio may be able to contribute in LS11.
With Daniel Farke and the Elland Road recruitment staff looking to add more physicality to their squad, the Jamaica international has been tipped for a move to the Peacocks.
Leeds United-linked Michail Antonio
Antonio may be able to contribute at Leeds. (Credit: Imago)
Antonio extremely fit as Leeds United transfer mooted
Ally McCoist has approved the prospect of Leeds signing Antonio this summer.
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The talkSPORT pundit believes the fans at Elland Road would love to have someone like the 35-year-old in their ranks.
McCoist revealed that he recently met the Jamaican striker, who looked extremely fit after successfully recovering from his injuries.
Speaking on talkSPORT during the transfer tinder segment (11 August), Ray Parlour said: “I would say it’s a no-brainer. You might as well take him. He’s got all the experience. He can probably help young players in the club itself. He could be the last 15, 20 minutes off the bench.
The Scotland legend responded: “I saw him yesterday. He looks extremely fit, rearing to go. I actually think the Leeds fans would really like him. I think he’s the type of player Leeds fans would take to.”
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What will the best version of Antonio look like for Leeds?
Mateo Joseph’s loan move to Mallorca arguably gives Leeds a priority to add reinforcements up front.
Joel Piroe and Lukas Nmecha seem to be the only centre-forwards the Whites will count on next season, with Patrick Bamford out of Farke’s plans at Elland Road.
Antonio established himself as a reliable number nine for West Ham during recent seasons, making 268 appearances in the Premier League for the Hammers.
Leeds could potentially utilise the 35-year-old’s physical strength and aerial abilities from the bench.
West Ham signed Antonio for £7million from Nottingham Forest in 2015.
The 35-year-old scored 68 English top-flight goals during his 10-year spell at the London Stadium.
With the centre-forward’s contract expiring at the end of last season, he is available for free.
The Jamaican forward is also a decent dribbler and can be deployed across the front line, and his versatility may come in handy for the German manager in LS11.
At his best, the West Yorkshire outfit should expect Antonio to contribute half a dozen goals in the Premier League as a regular substitute next season.
Only time will tell if the Whites feel the 35-year-old is capable of making a short-term impact at Elland Road as they fight for survival in the top flight.
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