Watford In Serious Talks For 36 Year Old Michail Antonio

Watford Remain In Talks With Michail Antonio

The latest is that Watford remain in talks with Michail Antonio, who has been training with the club for the last few weeks.

UPDATE: Watford remain in talks with former West Ham striker Michail Antonio.

There is no rush for this deal to be completed as the Jamaica international is a free agent.

Antonio, 36, has been training with #WFC for the last few weeks. https://t.co/L2E17c85ZX

— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) September 1, 2026

Because Antonio is currently unattached, Watford can still sign him after the transfer window has closed, meaning there is no rush for either side to get anything completed immediately.

Antonio is now 36 years old and looking for his next club, while Watford are very clearly looking to strengthen up front.

He would bring a lot of experience and physical presence and could still become a very important player for them.

Even at 36 years old, a fit Antonio is still a threat. He most recently played in Qatar, making four appearances before becoming available again.

Watford Must Weigh Up Antonio Risk

Antonio’s recent career has been disrupted by injuries, including the serious injuries suffered in his car crash and a calf issue.

That leaves Watford with a big question: do they really want to take a risk on a 36-year-old who has had so many injury problems?

A fit Antonio is a dangerous Antonio at any age, and he has proved throughout his career that his physicality can cause defenders huge problems.

The deal itself may not cost Watford much in terms of a transfer fee because he is a free agent, but paying his wages could still become an inconvenience if injuries prevent him from playing regularly.

So the real question is whether Antonio can still give Watford enough physicality at Championship level after his career has been disrupted so heavily.

Will the consistency still be there at 36 years old?

There are plenty of positives and negatives for Watford to consider, but the fact Antonio has already been training with the club for the past few weeks should give them much more information about his current condition.

Only those inside Watford will truly know where Antonio currently stands physically, and that will likely decide whether this deal actually happens.