Cifuentes admits Leicester could consider move for free agent Antonio

Antonio is a free agent after leaving West Ham
Antonio is a free agent after leaving West HamBradley Collyer, PA Images / Alamy / Profimedia

Leicester City boss Marti Cifuentes has opened the door to dealing in Michail Antonio.

The former West Ham striker is training with the Championship club after coming off contract in the summer.

Having recovered from a major car accident, where he suffered a serious leg fracture, Antonio has fully recovered and played competitive football for Jamaica this season.

Asked if the Foxes could sign Antonio, Cifuentes said on Friday: “He’s a player who’s got big experience in the Premier League.

“He’s training with us at the moment and we’re having a look.

“He’s a good football player. He comes from a period without a team, but he’s been training only a couple of days with us and he’s been looking good. He's a good lad to have around as well.”

Asked if Antonio was showing any issues from the car accident, Cifuentes added: “Not at all. He’s looking good in that sense.

"It would take some time (for match fitness) because he has been away for a long period.

“It’s never easy. It doesn’t matter how hard you train, the level in games is different. But he’s looking good.

“It’s something we’re discussing. We’re having a look and he’s happy to train with us. We'll see.”