Man Utd 'open' to selling transfer flop after Ten Hag admission

Cameron Smith

21 Jul 2024 20:00 BST
3 min read

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United — © NOS/FootballTransfers

Manchester United are reportedly open to offloading Antony this summer after a disappointing two-year spell at Old Trafford.

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The Brazil international joined the Red Devils for €95 million from Ajax in 2022, but he has endured a tricky time in England and could leave the club before the new season begins.

Antony mustered just one goal and one assist in 29 Premier League appearances last campaign, with Erik ten Hag often opting to bench Man Utd’s second-most expensive signing of all time.

Following his disappointing 2023-24 season, Man Utd are open to offloading Antony this summer on a loan deal with an option to buy, according to GiveMeSport.

The Red Devils are contemplating sending Antony out on loan in a bid to help him find the form that earned him his move from Ajax.

Man Utd have signed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro so far this summer, and although Antony could leave the club, links with a new winger have dissipated in recent weeks.

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What has Erik ten Hag said?

Ten Hag has admitted that although he believes Antony can have a future at Man Utd, last campaign was not good enough.

He told AD (via The Daily Mail): “I am still convinced that Antony has the potential to play at this club.

“He certainly showed that potential in the first month. He scored three times in his first three games. After that it became more difficult, last season was not good.”

In addition, Ten Hag also praised the impact of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team. “It is very good that we are also there on the front foot, we are very proactive,” the Dutchman said.

“So, [the] leadership is doing a great job in this moment and that's how we want to act as United.

“We are highly ambitious and you have to be on the front foot and be ready for the season. The earlier you get your players in then [the faster] you can work on your team.”