Michail Antonio says he may leave West Ham in the January transfer window.
Antonio, 32, who joined the Hammers from Nottingham Forest for £7million in 2015, confirmed he had been in contact with other clubs.
speaking on The Footballer’s Football Podcastthe striker said: “Honestly, I haven’t ruled anything out. That’s all I can say.
“Nothing has been ruled out. There are talks, so whatever happens, happens.”
Antonio became West Ham’s Premier League top scorer in August 2021 with his 48th top-flight goal breaking Paolo di Canio’s club record.
He has been linked with Julen Lopetegui’s Wolverhampton Wanderers, as well as a loan move to Chelsea.
Reports suggest West Ham are open for sale the Jamaican international, but does not want to loan him out.
David Moyes’ side found themselves in a relegation fight this season but got back on their feet on the last three last weekend with a win over fellow Everton wrestlers.
Antonio has scored four goals and provided three assists in all competitions so far and last week declared the Hammers’ transition into a side that could compete for a Champions League place. did not work.
“I would definitely be upset if I left”
The striker said it had been a “very difficult” campaign for him personally but could not say which teams he had spoken to – and leaving West Ham would be difficult.
“I’ve been here for eight and a half years now, I’ve become the club’s top scorer and I’ve loved every moment of it,” Antonio said.
“Every moment is somewhere close to my heart and I will always seek it. I love the fans, I loved my time at West Ham.
“It’s just one of those things. I’m not saying goodbye, I’m basically saying, if it happens, it happens and if it doesn’t, it doesn’t.
“I won’t be upset staying and I certainly will be upset if I leave because obviously I’ve enjoyed my time here, but football is football.
“Players move, players stay and eight and a half years at a club, I would never have thought of that because before coming to West Ham I stayed at a club for a maximum of two years.
“I still have a year and a half here. I can’t say I’m going because I still have a year and a half left at the club.”
West Ham take on Derby County in the FA Cup fourth round on Monday at 19:45 GMT.
