Antony U-turn: Agent hints at a brand new vacation spot for Man United winger


Manchester United’s want for midfield reinforcements have meant INEOS have been pressured to deal with participant gross sales in the mean time.

Having already spent round €229 million on Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha, INEOS want to maneuver on members of the “bomb squad” if they’re to afford Carlos Baleba of Brighton and Hove Albion.

Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia, and Rasmus Hojlund are all anticipated to depart this window, with Marcus Rashford sealing a mortgage to Barcelona.

Antony was anticipated to be among the many first to depart, owing to Actual Betis’ curiosity within the Brazilian, following his heroics on mortgage final time period.

Actual Betis-United impasse

In solely 26 video games throughout all competitions, the 25-year-old registered as many assists (5) as he had managed in two-and-half seasons at Outdated Trafford.

Not solely that, however he additionally discovered the again of the online 9 occasions, simply three wanting the tally he had notched at United. He single-handedly took the La Liga aspect all the way in which to the UEFA Convention League ultimate.

Nevertheless, the Spanish aspect have made it clear that they can’t afford United’s asking worth and are as soon as once more asking for a mortgage. The Pink Devils, on their half, have made it clear that they need a everlasting exit.

The Brazil worldwide stays hellbent on transferring again to the Estadio Benito Villamarín, the place is assured to be a starter. Dragging issues till late within the window is Betis’ ploy of getting their approach.

Nevertheless, with time working out, Sky Sports activities have now revealed that the 25-year-old’s agent has not dominated out a transfer to the Saudi Professional League, if the impasse between Betis and United can’t be damaged.

Saudi transfer again on

“Actual Betis are nonetheless discovering it tough to do a deal for Manchester United ahead Antony. The Brazilian worldwide has his coronary heart set on a return to Betis.

“Antony’s agent hasn’t dominated out a transfer to Saudi Arabia. Time is working out for him to search out one other membership – he isn’t in Ruben Amorim’s plans.”

Al-Nassr have been credited with an curiosity, and a transfer there would financially profit the 20-time English league champions probably the most.

INEOS ought to undoubtedly not bow all the way down to participant stress, and will try to earn as a lot cash as potential from a sale. Antony can not afford to take the danger of enjoying hardball together with his dad or mum membership. Particularly given his want to stay within the Brazil nationwide group forward of subsequent yr’s World Cup.


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