According to reports, Manchester United flop Antony has ‘agreed to leave’ the Premier League giants as he’s chosen his ‘next destination’.
The Brazil international has proven to be a huge flop at Old Trafford as he’s failed to live up to expectations following his £86m move from Eredivisie giants Ajax in 2022.
Antony has struggled to make an impact at Man Utd and he’s dropped down the pecking order at the start of this season.
It feels like the winger is on borrowed time at Man Utd as he is yet to make a Premier League start this season.
The 24-year-old came off the bench on Thursday night as Man Utd drew 1-1 against Fenerbahce. He may have suffered a serious injury as he was stretchered off the field after playing only 16 minutes.
It remains to be seen whether this injury will impact his chances of leaving Man Utd in January, but a report in Spain claims he’s ‘agreed to leave’ the Premier League side as he’s picked former club Ajax as his ‘next destination’.
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After spending around £185m on signings in the summer, Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is already laying the groundwork for the winter transfer with his recruitment team.
A report from GiveMeSport claims Man Utd are ‘lining up a double signing’ with their ‘focus still leading towards their midfield’.
‘Manchester United are set to make two key midfield signings, with one expected during the January transfer window and the other planned to come in before next season gets underway.
‘These moves are part of a broader strategy to rejuvenate the squad while focusing on emerging talent, in line with a long-term vision for the team’s future.’
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The report also claims Man Utd are ‘keeping tabs on a quintet’ of midfielders ahead of the next two transfer windows.
‘It is understood that among the players being closely monitored by the Manchester United recruitment team are Morten Frendrup, Morten Hjulmand, Sverre Nypan, Richard Rios and Chris Rigg.
‘Each of these players represents the type of potential the Red Devils are aiming to bring into their squad as they continue to prioritise building a team for the future.
‘Danish midfielder Frendrup has been making waves in Serie A with Genoa, and Manchester United see him as a versatile option who can provide defensive stability while also progressing the ball. He has been looked at by other teams and, at 23, is believed to be a player of real interest.
‘Similarly, fellow Dane Hjulmand, a 25-year-old key man at Portuguese giants Sporting, is on the radar and both those players would be viewed as being able to make an early challenge for the first team if signed.
‘Palmeiras star Rios, 24, was scouted through the summer and has great energy. He is touted to make the switch into European football soon, but Manchester United’s exact stance is currently unclear.
‘Perhaps the most intriguing options for January are teenagers, including Rosenborg’s Nypan. At just 17, he is being hailed as one of the next big talents from Norway. He has technical ability and maturity on the ball beyond his years, making him a potential long-term investment. Sources claim he is being watched closely and, if he were to join, would represent a talent with immense potential to develop into a star.
‘Sunderland’s 17-year-old Chris Rigg is also seen in terms of having a high ceiling that can be reached, but is more in line with securing top homegrown talent. He is being watched by a host of top clubs across Europe and his ability to play from deep makes him one to watch.’
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