Antony close to Man Utd exit

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 14 Oct 2024 07:52 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United have reportedly decided to offload Antony during the upcoming January transfer window.

The 24-year-old moved to Old Trafford for a whopping €95 million in 2022, but he has failed to live up to his price tag and has now fallen down the pecking order at Man Utd.

Antony scored in each of his first three Premier League matches, however the Brazilian has only managed a further nine goals in 86 first-team appearances for the Red Devils.

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This season, the former Ajax winger is yet to start a Premier League game, while he has already been an unused substitute on five occasions in the English top flight.

As a result, according to CaughtOffside, Man Utd have now decided to offload Antony in January.

The Brazilian will reportedly be available either on loan or on a permanent deal, with Crystal Palace, Newcastle United and Ajax all pondering a possible move during the mid-season window.

Ten Hag pushed to sign Antony in 2022, but the Dutchman is under immense pressure following a poor start to the season and his ex-Ajax pupil could follow him towards the Old Trafford exit door this winter.

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What has Erik ten Hag said?

In September, when asked about Antony’s lack of involvement so far this campaign, Ten Hag told reporters: “He’s impatient. He wants to play.

“But in top football there are laws. You pick the team that has the most chance to win the game, the one with the best dynamic, the best chemistry. Players have to fight for their positions.

“The other players are doing so well - they're contributing. He has to get over them. He has to earn the right in training.”

Antony has just under three years remaining on his current Man Utd contract, while his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) stands at just €26.3m.