West Ham is reportedly interested in acquiring Gaëtan Laborde as a replacement for Michail Antonio, who is sidelined for an extended period following a car accident. Laborde, who is presently with Nice in Ligue 1, has netted 4 goals and contributed 2 assists in 10 appearances this season. It is noted that West Ham had previously made an attempt to sign Laborde in the winter of 2021, proposing a deal worth 12 million euros plus 3 million in bonuses while he was at Montpellier. Laborde's current monthly earnings exceed 300,000 euros, marking him as the highest-paid player at OGC Nice. The club may view the transfer favorably as a means to alleviate their wage expenses.