West Ham's Michail Antonio replacement? Hammers open talks with veteran Premier League striker after releasing Jamaican following car accident

West Ham have their sights set on an experienced Premier League forward to replace Michail Antonio following his release from the east London club.

  • Antonio released following car accident
  • opted against renewing contract
  • Lining up move for veteran

West Ham's Michail Antonio replacement? Hammers open talks with veteran Premier League striker after releasing Jamaican following car accidentWest Ham's Michail Antonio replacement? Hammers open talks with veteran Premier League striker after releasing Jamaican following car accidentWest Ham's Michail Antonio replacement? Hammers open talks with veteran Premier League striker after releasing Jamaican following car accident

Graham Potter is searching for a new striker following the release of Antonio and has persuaded West Ham’s higher-ups to open talks with 33-year-old Callum Wilson. The ex-Newcastle forward turned down a pay-as-you-play contract with the Magpies and could be on his way from Tyneside to the capital should negotiations go well.

Any deal for Wilson would still be based on incentives, according to reports. This is based on both the international’s age and injury record. During his time at Newcastle, Wilson bagged 47 goals in 113 appearances and could be a useful outlet for West Ham as they look to improve upon their below-average Premier League campaign last term.

Wilson is also drawing interest from other Premier League suitors, particularly those making the step up from the . are also said to be keen on signing the former forward on a short-term deal.

Nothing is agreed between West Ham and Wilson but the Hammers are in need of attacking reinforcements. Alongside Antonio, the London club also released Danny Ings and will need to bring in some support for Jarrod Bowen following the sale of Mohammed Kudus to rivals .