The agent of Manchester United winger Antony confirmed that multiple clubs are interested in signing the Brazilian but suggested the club have no intention of parting ways in the January transfer window.
Antony arrived at United with weighty expectations on his shoulders back in 2022, with the winger following Erik ten Hag from Ajax to Old Trafford in an eye-watering £82million move.
But the 24-year-old has so far flattered to deceive with the Red Devils, managing just five league goals across two-and-a-half underwhelming seasons in the north west.
The winger started just his second game under new boss Ruben Amorim against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup but was hooked after just 55 minutes with his side 3-0 down away from home.
Amorim is likely to be given the chance to reshape his squad in the coming windows, with Antony one of the names mooted for an exit when the transfer window opens next week.
And the Brazillian’s agent has now confirmed that several clubs are interested in exploring a move for his client in the New Year.
‘Yes, many clubs have approached us for Antony’s move in January,’ Junior Pedroso told GiveMeSport. ‘These clubs wanted to understand the situation for Antony, so I can confirm that there’s concrete interest.’
Despite interest in the winger, however, Pedroso said that United had given him no indications that they are ready to sell Antony in the upcoming window.
‘To be fair, Manchester United have never expressed any interest to sell or loan out Antony to us,’ he said.
‘We never received this sort of communication so far. Man United management never told us that they want Antony to leave, despite the reports we see around about our client.’
Antony’s agent continued: ‘I can say that Antony’s future is very much tied to Manchester United’s interests.
‘If the club thinks it would be a good idea to loan Antony out in January so he can get more minutes and regain his trust, we will work together on that option.
‘Otherwise, Antony is working hard to regain his place and show his best skills under the new coach Ruben Amorim.’
While Antony’s future at the club still appears uncertain, others, including former Premier League striker Troy Deeney, have been more forthright with their assertion that Antony needs to be moved on in the upcoming window.
‘They’ve got to cut ties with him,’ Deeney said of the Brazillian on CBS Sports in the wake of United’s loss to Spurs in the Carabao Cup last week.
‘I don’t want to make him the scapegoat but, honestly, watching him is so frustrating. This is your big moment.
‘He doesn’t run, he doesn’t sprint… just get him out.
‘If you’re getting rid of Marcus Rashford, whoever is taking him, we’ll pay you to take him [Antony] as well. Get him out the club.’
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