Antony linked with shock Man Utd exit as club comes out of nowhere after switching targets

Anthony has been linked with a move away from Manchester United this summer.

Antony has emerged as a shock target for a club this summer amid intense transfer speculation.

Antony has been linked with a move away from Manchester United, having endured an underwhelming spell at Old Trafford since his whopping £86 million transfer in the summer of 2022.

He struggled for first-team action last season after making 44 appearances in all competitions in his debut campaign with the Red Devils.

Antony Posts ‘Celebration Comp’ Of Man United Vs. Leeds
Antony shared a clip of himself watching Wednesday’s game. Credit: Antony/Twitter

A transfer away has been mooted, with Football Insider claiming Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr have registered their interest in a deal for Antony ahead of the summer transfer deadline.

Al Nassr have switched their attention to the Brazilian after failing to strike terms with Barcelona for Raphinha.

The Saudi Pro League side want to recruit a winger this summer, with the Premier League side thought to be prepared to offload the 24-year-old.

However, they are expected to make a loss on him with any potential sale.

The report also states that Man United are willing to let Antony leave on loan if his reported £100,000-a-week wages are covered.

Al Nassr aren’t the only club keeping tabs on him this summer.

Antony in pre-season action for Manchester United. Image: Getty

Despite scoring on his debut against Arsenal, Antony has largely failed to impress at Man United since his switch from Ajax.

He’s scored just 11 goals in 82 matches across all competitions.

Speaking last month, Erik ten Hag reflected on Antony as he remains confident that the player can succeed at the club.

“I don’t go over the budget. I’ve never even had a budget. At United, the budgets lie with the owners and management,” he explained.

“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. But I am still convinced that he has the potential to play at this club.”

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Published 11:55 29 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Man Utd fans are all making the same point after shock club targets move for Antony

Fans have made their feelings clear.

Tom Jenkins

United fans are all saying the same thing as reports of a potential exit from the club for Brazilian, Antony, have emerged.

In the summer of 2022, the Red Devils signed Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax for a reported fee of £82 million.

Given his previous performances with Erik ten Hag, Antony was expected to become a standout star under the Dutch manager and even scored on his debut against Arsenal.

However, since his promising start, the 24-year-old has struggled to prove his worth, only managing 11 goals in 82 appearances across all competitions for the Old Trafford club so far.

Antony’s reaction after being told to play left-back for Man Utd vs. Liverpool
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The performances of Antony brought even more pressure on Ten Hag, with the Dutchman’s signings all underperforming and all seemingly his choices.

Gary Neville even brought this up last season stating: “If he [Ten Hag] thinks Antony is an £85m player, that for me is such a worry. That is terrifying.

“What looks to have happened is Manchester United’s recruitment department can’t have gone and watched Antony and signed him off at £85 million.

“It looks like they’ve allowed Ten Hag to overrule them which is worrying because you need strength of leadership at the very top,” Neville added.

However, Antony may have an escape from the scrutiny of Old Trafford, as it was revealed Turkish club Beşiktaş have made a move for the Brazilian.

The report from Ertan Süzgün claims United are looking to sell Antony this summer, but the winger is reluctant to leave the club.

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Following the news, United fans have taken to social media and brutally made their feelings very clear on the potential move.

One fan wrote: “We’re all on our Knees. Besiktas, make this happen and we will owe you eternally.”

Another added: “We should accept the very first offer they made before they change their mind.”

A third posted: “I am on my knees. Let him go. Please let Antony GO.”