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Manchester United In Talks To Loan Out £85m g Antony During January Transfer Window
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Manchester United are reportedly in talks to loan out Antony by the end of the January transfer window.
The Brazilian winger has failed to live up to his £85m price tag which the Red Devils forked out in the summer of 2022.
Erik ten Hag struggled to get the best out of a player who he previously coached at Ajax. Antony has failed to make much progress under Ruben Amorim either – restricted to substitute appearances or being left on the bench.
Reports in November suggested that Amorim had already decided that Antony’s future didn’t lie at Manchester United – which could be why the Brazilian might leave during the January transfer window.
Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen also claimed that his attitude didn’t sit well with his team-mates.
Clubs Considering January Loan Move For Manchester United Winger
Sky Sports have reported that multiple clubs are in talks with Manchester United over g Antony on loan.
It’s said that Real Betis are among the clubs who have expressed interest in the Brazilian winger.
Betis are in the market for a winger after Assane Diao left the La Liga club for Serie A side Como.
A loan move could be more viable given that Antony has a contract with the club until 2027.
Given Manchester United spent £85m, they will be hoping to recoup as much of that as they can get if they were to sell him in the January transfer window.
Antony’s Old Trafford Struggles
Antony’s difficult spell at Manchester United has led to reports he could leave during the January transfer window.
Since his £85m move from Ajax, he has made 96 appearances and scored 12 goals. However, many of those appearances over the past two years have come off the bench.
This season he has made six Premier League appearances without any goal contributions.
Antony isn’t the only winger who could leave Manchester United this month.
Marcus Rashford is linked with a move to AC Milan among other European sides. This comes after he itted he’s ready for a new challenge.