Michail Antonio set to sign new long-term contract with West Ham

The new deal, that would see the 26-year-old winger play for the Hammers well into his 30s, comes as a reward for his superb performances this season.

This development should put to rest recent rumours that Chelsea could be planning a move for the England international.

Antonio had arrived at West Ham in 2015 and agreed to a new four-year-deal only last summer.

He has scored eight Premier League goals so far this season and earned praise by West Ham vice-president Karen Brady last week, when she compared his attitude to that of Dimitri Payet who has asked to leave for Marseille.

“Michail Antonio was in bed with flu yesterday, got out of bed pulled on his shirt & played magnificently today - that’s dedication for you,” Brady posted on Twitter.