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Chelsea set for snub in pursuit of West Ham star: This could happen in the summer
WEST HAM will reportedly rebuff any approach from Chelsea for Michail Antonio.
West Ham fan sends hilarious video to Michail Antonio
Express Sport understands the Hammers winger is a surprise name on Antonio Conte's radar at Stamford Bridge.
The Chelsea boss is set for talks with the board over potential transfers during the January window.
Oscar's £60million sale to Shanghai SIPG has added funds to the Blues' budget, and Antonio's attacking form has sparked interest at Chelsea.
Powerful forward Michail Antonio has five more goals than any West Ham player in the Premier League
Slaven Bilic's side have not yet been approached over a move for Antonio from any club
However, according to Sky Sports, West Ham have no intention of selling their top scorer, who has eight goals this season.
Slaven Bilic's side have not yet been approached over a move for Antonio from any club.
And it is said the 26-year-old is even on course to earn himself another new contract at the London Stadium in the summer.
Antonio Conte watched West Ham's Michail Antonio give Chelsea's defence the runaround in the EFL Cup
Antonio penned a new four-year deal in July, but his excellent showings could see his term improved at the end of the season if he carries on shining for West Ham.
The Hammers have made a stand they do not wish to let any of their top stars leave, with interest in Dimitri Payet not being entertained either this month.
As a result, Chelsea may have to look elsewhere, with Conte having seen Antonio torment his team in West Ham's 2-1 EFL Cup triumph earlier this season.
Michail Antonio would offer ex-West Ham team-mate Victor Moses competition for a place at Chelsea
The former non-league wide-man has shown real versatility in east London, performing well as a striker, winger and wing-back.
He would suit Conte's 3-4-3 system at Stamford Bridge, but West Ham's stance means Victor Moses won't receive competition for a place from him this term as Chelsea chase title glory while Antonio continues to try and propel the Hammers back up the Premier League table.
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