BREAKING NEWS: “I’ve had enough, I can’t keep defending him. From now on, he’s off the team and will stay on the bench until the next transfer window,” Erik ten Hag has decided. Manchester United are now working to offload their £200k-a-week player from the wage bill as soon as possible.

Manchester United reportedly considered offers for Antony during the summer transfer window, reflecting the club’s frustration with the Brazilian winger’s subpar performances since his arrival at Old Trafford.

Despite being open to selling him, no firm bids were made, leaving Antony to continue his difficult spell in Manchester. After being signed from Ajax with high expectations, Antony has struggled to live up to the promise that initially surrounded him.

One of Erik ten Hag’s priority signings in 2022, Antony came to United with a significant £86 million price tag, leading to hopes he would inject creativity and flair into the team’s attack.

However, he has failed to consistently perform at a high level, and both fans and analysts have become increasingly critical of his inability to adapt to the challenges of the Premier League. His inconsistent performances have raised questions about his future at the club.

A recent report from Football Insider suggests that Manchester United are now considering loaning Antony out during the January transfer window, possibly including an option to buy. However, any club interested in taking him on loan would likely need to cover a substantial part of his wages, which could complicate the deal given his high salary.

Adding to Antony’s uncertain position within the squad is the emergence of Amad Diallo, another winger whose rapid development has seen him surpass Antony in the team’s hierarchy. Diallo’s impressive rise has made it clear that Antony is no longer a key figure in Ten Hag’s tactical plans.

There are even reports that the manager, who initially pushed for Antony’s transfer, may now be open to selling him after growing dissatisfied with his lack of progress.

This season, Antony has played a minimal role, featuring in only two Premier League matches as a substitute. This has further diminished his importance to the team, raising concerns about the future of a player once considered a cornerstone of United’s attack. For a signing that cost £86 million, Antony’s sharp decline has been alarming.

United could face challenges in offloading Antony permanently, as few clubs may be willing to meet their valuation of the player, given his poor form and lack of development.

As the club seeks to restructure and make room for new signings, moving Antony, either on loan or permanently, could be key to bringing in fresh talent and addressing gaps in the squad.