Manchester United is gearing up for a significant move in the upcoming January transfer window, as Brazilian winger Antony has reportedly been informed that he can leave Old Trafford. With Sir Jim Ratcliffe now at the helm as co-owner, the club’s football department is concentrating on offloading some of their high-profile players, following a summer transfer window that involved substantial spending on talents like Leny Yoro and Manuel Ugarte.
Antony, who was once a crucial player under Erik Ten Hag, has fallen out of favor, having played just under 30 minutes this season. Despite choosing to stay over the summer to compete for his position, the former Ajax star is now considering his options for a January exit.
“Manchester United have told £80m attacker that he can leave Old Trafford in January” – UTANG MFIN. Several potential destinations are surfacing, with Antony’s camp being informed early to facilitate a smooth transition. While Manchester United initially hoped for a permanent sale to recover some of the £80 million spent on him in 2022, his substantial contract, which has over two years remaining, makes a loan deal more probable. Options in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar are available, but a return to Brazil, with Flamengo showing interest, or to Ajax seems the most realistic.
Antony’s situation underscores United’s strategy heading into the January window, where they are not expected to spend heavily but are eager to streamline the squad.
