Tag: Antonio

Manchester United: Antonio Conte dismisses ‘unfounded’ speculation
23 October 2026 Off

Manchester United: Antonio Conte dismisses ‘unfounded’ speculation

By Total Football News

Antonio Conte has said he is not in “advanced negotiations” with any club in response to reports he has held talks with Manchester United.

Italian newspaper La Repubblica claimed on Thursday that Conte had held talks with United’s board about replacing Michael Carrick following the 4-1 defeat against Como on Wednesday.

The report said the former Chelsea manager had demanded full control of United’s transfer policy and stated

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Michail Antonio: Why ex-West Ham striker could fit the bill for Watford
13 August 2026 Off

Michail Antonio: Why ex-West Ham striker could fit the bill for Watford

By Total Football News

News that Michail Antonio is training with Watford should please Hornets fans wanting to see their club strengthen in the striker department.

Luca Kjerrumgaard and Mamadou Doumbia both have room to develop and contribute this season, but it would be a big ask for them to carry the Hornets alone.

On the surface, the addition of Antonio – a player who boasts more than 250 Premier League matches and 68

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Antonio Silva: Bournemouth clinch signing of Portugal international defender from Benfica | Football News
1 August 2026 Off

Antonio Silva: Bournemouth clinch signing of Portugal international defender from Benfica | Football News

By Total Football News

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Portugal international defender Antonio Silva from Benfica.

The transfer is worth £21.4m plus a potential £4.3m in add-ons.

“I am very happy to be here,” Silva said.

“It’s a pleasure to play for Bournemouth and in the Premier League. I can’t wait to start the season with my team-mates and I’m excited to be here.

“The mentality is always to win. I will try

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Bournemouth transfers: Portugal defender Antonio Silva joins Cherries
1 August 2026 Off

Bournemouth transfers: Portugal defender Antonio Silva joins Cherries

By Total Football News

Portugal defender Antonio Silva says he is excited to join Bournemouth after signing for the Cherries in a deal worth up to £25.7m.

The 22-year-old joins from Benfica where he has been a regular since breaking into the first team in 2022 and has featured in the Champions League, Europa League and Club World Cup.

It is a key signing for Bournemouth, who identified replacing Marcos Senesi, following his

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Bournemouth transfers: Benfica accept £26m offer for Antonio Silva
31 July 2026 Off

Bournemouth transfers: Benfica accept £26m offer for Antonio Silva

By Total Football News

Bournemouth have agreed a deal worth up to almost £26m for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva.

The Portugal international, 22, is travelling for a medical after the two clubs reached an agreement worth an initial £21.4m, plus a further £4.3m in add-ons.

It is a key signing for the Cherries, who identified replacing Marcos Senesi, following his free-transfer move to Tottenham earlier this month, as a priority.

Club sources say a

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Michail Antonio: Ex-West Ham forward in talks with Charlton
12 February 2026 Off

Michail Antonio: Ex-West Ham forward in talks with Charlton

By Total Football News

In an exclusive interview with the BBC in March 2025, the forward said he felt like he was “close to dying” after the crash in Essex and that he believes he has been given “another chance at life”.

“I shattered my femur bone in four different places,” he said.

“I had one single keyhole surgery. They put a pole in my thigh with four bolts, so screws and bolts to

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Michail Antonio: Former West Ham forward suffers injury to end hope of Leicester City deal
6 January 2026 Off

Michail Antonio: Former West Ham forward suffers injury to end hope of Leicester City deal

By Total Football News

Leicester City’s potential deal with Michail Antonio will not be going ahead following further injuries, Foxes boss Marti Cifuentes has confirmed.

The former West Ham forward began training with the Championship side in December as he makes his comeback from a serious car crash that left his femur broken in four places.

However, the 35-year-old has sustained another injury that has left a move unfeasible for the Foxes, who are

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Michail Antonio: Ex-West Ham forward training with Leicester City
13 December 2025 Off

Michail Antonio: Ex-West Ham forward training with Leicester City

By Total Football News

Antonio was in the final months of his contract with Premier League side West Ham when the single vehicle crash happened late last year.

He spent more than three weeks in hospital after undergoing surgery and has since spoken of the gruelling physical and mental recovery that followed.

He did not regain fitness in time to return to the pitch for West Ham last season and was released at the

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Michail Antonio: West Ham delay decision on forward’s future following car accident
9 June 2025 Off

Michail Antonio: West Ham delay decision on forward’s future following car accident

By Total Football News

Antonio joined West Ham from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £7m, in 2015.

He is the club’s record Premier League goalscorer, scoring 68 goals in 268 top-flight appearances.

Meanwhile, France international Kurt Zouma, 30, who joined the the club four years ago and is on loan at Al-Orobah FC in the Saudi Pro League, will leave West Ham at the end of the month.

The club

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Football Daily. The exclusive Michail Antonio interview: 'I was close to dying' Audio, 11 minutesFootball DailyThe exclusive Michail Antonio interview: 'I was close to dying'
17 March 2025 Off

Football Daily. The exclusive Michail Antonio interview: 'I was close to dying' Audio, 11 minutesFootball DailyThe exclusive Michail Antonio interview: 'I was close to dying'

By Total Football News

Football Daily. The exclusive Michail Antonio interview: ‘I was close to dying’ Audio, 11 minutesFootball DailyThe exclusive Michail Antonio interview: ‘I was close to dying’

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