MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Manuel Ugarte of Manchester United and Antony (l) look on after the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Barnsley at Old Trafford on September 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Despite showing some encouraging signs following Ruben Amorim’s arrival, Manchester United would be happy to sell Antony for the right offer in January.
The Red Devils splashed £86 million in the summer of 2022 to acquire the services of the 24-year-old winger, based on the request of their former manager Erik ten Hag.
The two men had enjoyed an excellent collaboration during their time together at Ajax, but their reunion on English soil proved less fruitful. The manager has already been shown the door after an abysmal start to the current campaign, and the Brazilian star could follow suit.
According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils are ready to sacrifice the Brazil international if they were to receive a suitable offer in January.
Man United willing to offload Antony next month
The source notes that the club has indeed noticed the recent improvement made by the former Ajax star, however, this might not be sufficient to salvage his Old Trafford stint.
Over the past two campaigns, Antony became synonymous with extravagant dribbling, and was often ridiculed for his flamboyant style which lacked substance (at least since his arrival at Man United).
This season, the Brazilian has thus far made seven appearances across all competitions, including three in the Premier League, but never as a starter. He only has one goal to his name this term.
And with Amad Diallo lighting up the right flank, Antony is unlikely to lock himself a starting berth in Amorim 3-4-2-1 system, but might have to settle for a backup role, which is why the club would reportedly consider selling him if the right opportunity presents itself.
The winger’s contract with the Red Devils is valid until June 2027, and he currently earns £200,000 per week.
