Manchester United are reportedly preparing to sell Brazilian forward Antony for around £40 million after his underwhelming performances since joining the club. Antony’s arrival at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 from Ajax for a hefty £86 million made him one of the club’s most expensive signings, but he has struggled to live up to expectations.
Despite being the club’s second-most expensive transfer, Antony’s output has been below par. In his 86 appearances for the Red Devils, the forward has managed only 12 goals and five assists, a statistic that has left both fans and management dissatisfied. His inconsistent form has led to reduced playing time, with younger talents like Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo surpassing him in the pecking order.
According to a report from The Peoples Person, Manchester United are open to offloading Antony as early as the January transfer window. The club is exploring various options, including a potential loan move to attract interest for a summer transfer.
United are ready to call time on Antony’s career at Old Trafford: Reports
There were also rumors that United considered offering Antony in a swap deal for Crystal Palace’s star midfielder Eberechi Eze. However, the Eagles reportedly showed no interest in bringing the Brazilian forward into their squad.
The Daily Mail reported, “United are ready to call time on Antony’s career at Old Trafford which has been a huge disappointment since he followed Erik ten Hag to England from Ajax in the summer of 2022, becoming the club’s second most expensive signing of all time. United sources wouldn’t be drawn on Antony’s future, but Confidential understands that the club would listen to offers of around £40m for the 24-year-old.”
As the January transfer window nears, Manchester United’s willingness to sell Antony for almost half of his initial transfer fee signals the club’s readiness to move on from a player who hasn’t delivered. The Red Devils might also consider a loan deal to help Antony regain his form and increase his market value for the summer transfer window.
