December 26th 2024.
It seems that Antony's future at Old Trafford is facing uncertainty. His agent recently confirmed that there are multiple clubs interested in signing the Brazilian winger, but it seems that Manchester United has no intention of letting go of him in the upcoming January transfer window.
Antony joined United in 2022 with high expectations, following his former Ajax coach Erik ten Hag. The club paid an eye-watering £82 million for his services. However, the 24-year-old has not lived up to those expectations, only managing to score five league goals in his two-and-a-half seasons with the Red Devils.
In a recent match against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, Antony started for the second time under new boss Ruben Amorim. However, he was substituted after just 55 minutes with his team trailing 3-0. It seems that Amorim will have the opportunity to reshape his squad in the upcoming transfer windows, and Antony's name has been mentioned as a possible exit when the window opens next week.
Antony's agent, Junior Pedroso, has confirmed that there is concrete interest from several clubs for his client in the New Year. "Yes, many clubs have approached us for Antony's move in January," he stated. "These clubs wanted to understand the situation for Antony, so I can confirm that there's concrete interest."
Despite the interest in Antony, Pedroso has stated that United has not given any indication that they are willing to sell or loan him in the upcoming window. "To be fair, Manchester United have never expressed any interest in selling or loaning out Antony to us," he said. "We have never received this sort of communication so far. Man United management has never told us that they want Antony to leave, despite the reports we see around about our client."
Antony's last league goal for United was in April against Burnley at home. Pedroso stated, "I can say that Antony's future is very much tied to Manchester United's interests. If the club thinks it would be a good idea to loan Antony out in January so he can get more minutes and regain his trust, we will work together on that option. Otherwise, Antony is working hard to regain his place and show his best skills under the new coach Ruben Amorim."
While it is uncertain what the future holds for Antony at the club, there are some, like former Premier League striker Troy Deeney, who believe it would be best for United to part ways with him in the upcoming window. "They've got to cut ties with him," Deeney expressed on CBS Sports after United's loss to Spurs in the Carabao Cup last week. "I don't want to make him the scapegoat, but honestly, watching him is so frustrating. This is your big moment. He doesn't run, he doesn't sprint... just get him out. If you're getting rid of Marcus Rashford, whoever is taking him, we'll pay you to take him [Antony] as well. Get him out of the club."
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