Exclusive: West Ham United are doubling down in their efforts to sign a new striker during the January window after Michail Antonio's car accident.

West Ham United star forward Michail Antonio is “conscious” and in “stable condition” after being involved in a traffic accident outside of London on Saturday afternoon, the English Premier League club said.

Michail Antonio's football career is in jeopardy. The West Ham striker suffered a serious leg fracture in a car accident requiring surgery and a year-long recovery, raising concerns about his ability to return to professional soccer.