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Antony’s time is up! Man Utd to cut losses on £85m winger

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10 months ago

November 14, 2023

Antony’s time is up! Erik ten Hag ready to cut losses on £85m winger with Man Utd boss also set to invite offers for Jadon Sancho & Anthony Martial ahead of squad ‘reset’ under Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United are reportedly ready to cut their losses on Antony just 18 months after the winger’s £85 million ($104m) transfer to Old Trafford.

The Brazil international was acquired by the Red Devils during the summer of 2022. A big-money deal was put in place with Ajax, but the South American forward registered just eight goals during his debut campaign. Antony is yet to find the target this term and has been caught up in domestic abuse allegations away from the field.

The Sun reports that United are willing to offload Antony in January as part of a squad “reset” that will see incoming investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe hand Erik ten Hag a recruitment war chest. The Red Devils are said to be in the market for another winger and full-back.

They will also listen to offers for Jadon Sancho in the new year, with the England international being frozen out by Ten Hag to the point that he is no longer part of the first-team squad. French striker Anthony Martial could also be moved on.

While imminent sales are expected, Scott McTominay is said to have played his way back into favour at Old Trafford – with the Scotland international midfielder having seen a move speculated on over the summer, before hitting three useful goals this season.