PL manager now ‘reluctant’ to lose player Leeds want to sign

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West Ham United manager David Moyes is reluctant to let Michail Antonio leave amid interest from Leeds United and Al-Ettifaq.

That is according to the Daily Mail, who report while West Ham are targeting the addition of a striker, Moyes does not want to lose Antonio before Friday’s deadline.

As per Football Transfers, Leeds remain keen on a deal for Antonio, who could ask to leave West Ham if they complete a deal to sign a striker.

Antonio has started the season in electric form having netted in both of the wins over Chelsea and Brighton, which would make it a surprise if he was to move on.

However, rumours have been rife all summer that Antonio would be open to an exit from the London Stadium, though the clock is ticking if he is to still get his wish.

Moyes reluctant to let Leeds target Antonio leave

Despite these reports, it feels incredibly unlikely that Antonio will be joining Leeds this week following the addition of Joel Piroe last Thursday.

Daniel Farke is now well stocked for attacking options with Piroe and Georginio Rutter already showing signs of a promising partnership, while Patrick Bamford is also set to return soon.

Leeds are extremely keen to add a number of players to their squad in the coming days, but striker is undoubtedly near the bottom of their priorities.

If Antonio is to move, Al-Ettifaq certainly feels like the most likely destination with Jordan Henderson having already made the switch to work under Steven Gerrard.

That said, if Moyes does not want to let him go then there isn’t much Antonio will be able to do about that.