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 forward Michail Antonio was in a serious car crash this past weekend and is expected to take at least a year to rehabilitate from his injuries, per The Guardian. It is not clear at this juncture whether the road to recovery will be longer or career-ending.

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.