‘There are talks’: PL player Leeds want to sign refuses to rule out exit from current club

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West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has refused to rule out a move this summer amid interest from Leeds United.

Antonio was speaking on the latest episode of The Players Channel which he hosts alongside Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson, where he addressed speculation linking him with a move.

As per Football Transfers, Antonio is keen to end his eight year spell at West Ham before the end of the window with just 12 months left on his current contract, which does include an option for an extra year.

It is said that Leeds and Celtic are among the sides interested in a deal for Antonio this summer and a ‘small fee’ would be enough to tempt West Ham into selling.

Leeds are in the market for a new striker and have also been linked with Swansea City’s Joel Piroe, though that would be significantly more expensive than a deal for Antonio.

Antonio refuses rule out West Ham exit amid Leeds rumours

Antonio says that although there is nothing concrete to report as of yet, discussions over a possible exit are ongoing and nothing can be ruled out.

He said: “Obviously I’m being linked and there are talks of me leaving but there’s nothing solid, there’s nothing concrete, so all I can do is keep working hard, keep playing for the team I’m currently employed by and whatever happens, happens.”

While Antonio certainly has the attributes to shine in the Championship, he does not feel like the kind of striker Leeds need at this point.

Daniel Farke simply needs to add a prolific goal scorer to an already pacey and creative frontline, which Antonio has never really been throughout his career.

That said, it does not feel likely that Antonio would consider dropping into the Championship anyway given how long he has spent in the Premier League.