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Report: West Ham prepare new contract as Crystal Palace plot swoop for Hammers star Michail Antonio

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West Ham winger Michail Antonio is wanted by two clubs this summer. According to The Sun, Antonio is a transfer target for Crystal Palace and Al-Ittihad.

Two-club chase for Michail Antonio

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Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Ittihad were managed by Slaven Bilic and now they want another Hammers favourite. Antonio is reportedly their top target this summer.

Antonio is a long-term Crystal Palace target and they now want him at Selhust Park. Roy Hodgson sees Antonio as a potential replacement for in-demand winger Wilfried Zaha.

The skilful Ivory Coast winger could leave to pursue Champions League football. Armed with money from the Zaha sale, Crystal Palace could swoop for Antonio.

West Ham desperate to keep Michail Antonio

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However, West Ham are bracing themselves for interest in Antonio. And the Irons will stand firm and reject offers as they want to keep him. He could even be in line for a new contract.

The 29-year-old was thoroughly impressive when he regained his place halfway through last season. He looked like the Antonio of old, offering pace, power, relentless running and some special goals and whacky celebrations.

Antonio scored the goal to seal a win away at Spurs. The popular winger etched himself into folklore as his winning goal ensured West Ham became the first away team to win at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The ex-Nottingham Forest man now has 28 goals for West Ham since his summer 2015 move to East London. West Ham want to extend his stay at The London Stadium.