After spending £86 million to acquire the Brazilian player in 2022, Manchester United is getting ready to split ways with the player who held the position of their second-most expensive player.
Antony had a difficult time maintaining consistency during his first season at Old Trafford, despite the fact that he scored three goals in the Premier League in his first three games while playing there.
During his second season, the highlights of his career have been his outstanding assist against Chelsea and his goal in the FA Cup against Liverpool. On the other hand, he has only scored two goals and provided two assists in 33 games played so far this season, and his most recent goal in the Premier League was scored over a year ago.
Additionally, Antony was the subject of controversy as it was reported that he left training after learning that he would not be starting against Bournemouth. However, the club declined to comment on these speculations.
Reports indicate that Manchester United is interested in selling the Brazilian player and replacing him with Michael Olise, who is now playing for Crystal Palace, as reported by Rudy Galetti.
It has been reported by a reporter for SportItalia that Manchester United intends to sell him this summer in order to recoup some of their investment and lower the salary of their players.
Despite the fact that Antony has not yet been presented with any offers, the club is hopeful that this will change in the weeks to come.
In the past, clubs such as Barcelona were said to be interested in signing Antony; however, it is highly improbable that they would be able to afford him or even be interested in doing so considering their current financial position.
United is not expected to recoup fifty percent of their investment; rather, a return of twenty-five percent is more plausible.
Antony’s current deal, which will continue for another three years, provides him with a weekly salary of approximately two hundred thousand pounds.
The club will have to take a financial loss in order to sell him, and they will have to hope that he would agree to drop his exorbitant pay demands.
This is because it is highly doubtful that major European clubs will be interested in purchasing him.
It is possible that United supporters will be delighted that INEOS is taking immediate action to sell a player who does not match the team’s goals, despite the fact that this will incur financial costs.
