Michail Antonio has been a revelation at West Ham. Other than those rather misleading, failed games at right-back, the winger has been a joy to watch in the Premier League. Any question over his ability to adapt to a higher level have been shunned before they could even raise their ugly heads.

Only a handful of players can succeed in any new surroundings so quickly, Antonio did just that. An integral member of Slaven Bilic's new-look West Ham side last year, he has found the net four times in the opening four Premier League games to assure himself of a place in the starting XI. Despite the arrivals of Sofiane Feghouli and Gokhan Tore, Antonio's role at the club is unquestioned. He is quickly on his way to becoming a West Ham hero, which has been reinforced by his early performances at their new stadium.

As other clubs look to make additions in the January window, Antonio could become the centre of transfer speculation. How this will impact his game is an unknown quantity, the pressure and attention of the rumour mill can do odd things to an individual's on-pitch performances.

For many clubs, this is the price of success. Making good signings, having talented players, makes other clubs watch on with admiration and will quickly lean towards their chequebooks when in need of an addition or two themselves. Antonio has caused problems for sides up and down the Premier League and his physical game, combined with an under-rated technical arsenal, would make him an ideal winter signing.

Ready for the Premier League and an in-form man, this current trajectory of Antonio's career might suggest that the rest of Europe are keeping a close eye on the former Nottingham Forest man.

Few full-backs will look forward to the prospect of marking Antonio this season, and rightly so. He challenges both towards the byline and down the inside channel, making him an unpredictable man to mark. His well-publicised aerial prowess is no myth, either. Any player able to dominate like that and so often produce a well-timed back post run will draw attention from many managers. As much of an asset as he is to West Ham, other clubs will be aware of the threat he could pose in their sides.

However, after retaining Dimitri Payet over the summer, West Ham will be optimistic of holding off any potential advances for Antonio.

Turning Antonio's head will be a challenge for any team. An integral member of a talented, ambitious West Ham squad, a move would most likely be of detriment to his career.

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