Michail Antonio signs new West Ham contract until 2025 as David Moyes enters £30m transfer race for Lucas Digne

WEST HAM have extended the contract of star man Michail Antonio.

The Hammers striker is now tied to the club for a further two years, keeping him at the London Stadium until 2025.

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It is a massive boost for the club’s fans with Antonio’s goals helping them to another memorable season under David Moyes.

The 31-year-old has proved to be a massive bargain since arriving from Nottingham Forest for £7million in 2015.

He has scored 52 League goals in 175 appearances and has been on target nine times for David Moyes this season.

Antonio signed a new deal 13 months ago, keeping him up at the club until 2023. 

But West Ham had an option to extend the contract, which they have done.

West Ham have also entered the race for Everton’s £30million left-back Lucas Digne while they are also looking at signing another striker as back-up for Antonio.

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Digne has been the subject of interest from mega-rich Newcastle while Chelsea are also thought to be in the mix.

The Magpies are reportedly ready to table an offer of £25m, with Toffees target Sean Longstaff possibly moving the other way.

The Irons could yet find themselves at the heart of one of this year’s blockbuster transfer sagas.

Talisman Declan Rice is a £100m target of Manchester United, with the Red Devils increasingly confident of landing their man in the summer.

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