Michail Antonio nears West Ham exit as new deal agreement proves elusive

• Antonio suffered broken leg in car crash last December
  
• Hammers vow to help him return ?at highest level?

Michail Antonio is likely to leave West Ham when his contract expires at the end of this month. The forward has been working towards a return to action after suffering a broken leg in a car crash six months ago but is yet to reach an agreement over a new deal with the club.
West Ham have supported Antonio?s recovery and have offered him a short-term deal on a reduced salary, with further pay included based on appearances. The 35-year-old, whose current wage is around ?90,000 a week, wants more guaranteed money and a longer-term contract. The impasse means Antonio, who scored only once in 15 games before his crash last season, is moving towards the exit.
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