Michail Antonio was amongst Southampton's unpopular League One starters in the previous to past decade. Now, he is inching closer to a newer Premier League duty.
League One and the Championship both are a 24-club league and carry out annual playoffs, however not every promotion ground needs stepping. Being fair, Southampton have walked down the struggle-stricken League One roads but Saints will prefer those chapters to be better left unflipped than be reminisced like a few Premier League returns.
Talking about past cult-heroes, that never gets boring at St. Mary's. The third division stint had quality scattered on the Southampton teamsheet with Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Jose Fonte depicting their Premier League shine before making their way to the top-flight.
There was another untapped Premier League pearl along them, Michail Antonio and if you are startled hearing it, then sorry to conclude but Saints were also sleeping on his exploits back then.
Saints finally know which badge Antonio can try out next
Cut to a few years later, West Ham invested in the Jamaican attacker and Antonio deservedly built his Premier League reputation there. When July 2025 knocked in, the 35-year-old was sent off by the Hammers on a warm note but his next destination shaped up with a snail's speed.
Now, retirement would have been a celebrated move but Antonio is vying for his next Premier League ticket.
According to a report from the BBC, Antonio has linked up with Brentford and Southampton fans can await a recruitment announcement too very soon. Most likely, he will acquire the helm of the Bees front three which had been devoid of Bryan Mbeumo's flair the entire summer.
Around twenty five, if not thirty games are up for Antonio's taking and netting five goals or so must be lightwork for him. Hopefully, he rallies towards the double-digit tally also.