Manchester United are now ready to listen to offers for Antony.
This is a move which just hasn’t worked out.
Erik ten Hag wanted to bring Antony to United having worked with the Brazilian wide man at Ajax.
It took a while but Ten Hag got his man, paying a staggering £85million to make the deal happen.
It all started so well; Antony scored in each of his first three Premier League outings for United.
Remarkably, Antony has managed just one goal in his next 42 Premier League games, recording just two assists too.
These numbers just aren’t good enough for a United winger – never mind one who cost £85million.
Offers for Antony will now be fielded
The Manchester Evening News now claim that United ‘are expected to entertain offers’ for Antony this summer.
Antony has played just 21 minutes of Premier League action in 2024 and his time at Old Trafford is surely coming to an end.
The problem for United surrounds a potential exit; who can cough up the cash to sign Antony?
Even if United are willing to take a major financial hit on Antony, interest in him may be thin on the ground after a tough spell at Old Trafford.
United overpaid for Antony
United’s cause isn’t really helped by reports that club scouts actually rated Antony at much, much less than the fee ultimately paid.
The Athletic claimed in December that United scouts thought Antony was worth around £25million – £60million less than the final fee.
That’s a staggering difference in valuation and many clubs around Europe are probably viewing him as a £25million player right now.
Ten Hag put so much faith in Antony by bringing him to United but it has become clear that he just isn’t at the level United need.
A summer exit is necessary for all – but this could become the latest in a long line of players somewhat difficult for United to offload.
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