Manchester United are yet to receive ‘a concrete approach’ for Brazilian forward Antony, according to a report.
Manchester United are reportedly ‘still waiting’ for offers to arrive for Antony, with the Red Devils yet to receive a ‘concrete approach’ for the Brazil international.
Antony, 24, has struggled to have an impact for Man United during the 2023-24 campaign, only managing three goals and two assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.
The forward scored his first Premier League goal of the season in last weekend’s 1-1 draw against Burnley, and he could keep his spot in the XI for Monday’s game with Crystal Palace, as Marcus Rashford remains unavailable for selection due to injury.
However, it is believed that the club are keen to move on the big-money arrival from Ajax when this summer’s transfer window opens for business.
Man United will have to be willing to take a big hit on the £86m that they paid for Antony in the summer of 2022.
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Man United ‘struggling to attract offers for Antony’
An exit in the upcoming window is allegedly being planned by the Red Devils, though, providing that they receive a suitable offer for the South American.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, the 20-time English champions are yet to receive a ‘concrete approach’ for the forward, who has another three years left to run on his contract at Old Trafford.
Antony arrived at Man United off the back of scoring 24 goals and registering 22 assists in 82 appearances for Ajax, but there were eyebrows raised at the time over the size of the transfer fee.
The forward has only managed 11 goals and five assists in his opening 80 games for the Red Devils, and it has been claimed that Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise is wanted as his replacement.
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The Brazilian has struggled during his time at Old Trafford
Antony’s season has been harmed by off-the-field issues, with the Brazilian still the subject of an investigation following allegations from his former partner.
Both the Greater Manchester Police and Sao Paulo Civil Police are still looking into claims of abuse from Gabriela Cavallin during the relationship between the two individuals.
Antony was given a leave of absence earlier this season to deal with the situation, and he has always denied any form of physical violence and continues to work with the police.
The forward, who has not been arrested or charged, has been capped on 15 occasions by the Brazilian national side, although he has not represented his country since March 2023.
Man United are believed to be open for offers for a number of their first-team squad this summer, but Rashford looks set to stay at Old Trafford.