Ajax are said to have floated the idea of bringing Antony back to the club from Manchester United, but there are concerns over the winger's mindset.
The Brazil international, 24, flourished under Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam and was quickly identified as one of United's top transfer targets after the Dutchman took over at Old Trafford back in the summer of 2022.
Ten Hag finally got his man after months of speculation in a deal worth an initial £82million. But Antony has struggled to live up to expectations at Old Trafford and is now behind the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Amad in the Manchester United pecking order.
Various reports have outlined that United are open to offloading Antony in the wake of his struggles and a return to Ajax has been touted - but Dutch outlet De Telegraaf claim there are doubts within the hierarchy over such a deal.
A reporter revealed the dilemma, saying: "Within Ajax, there is also some doubt about bringing Antony back, if that possibility arises. There is internal discussion about that."
United are thought to want to recoup around £40m from any sale should Antony be able to find a new club in January. But his failure to live up to his potential has raised concerns at Ajax, even if there is an acceptance he would thrive back in the Eredivisie.
The reporter added: "If Antony returns to the Eredivisie, he would also feel like he is in a children’s paradise. At Ajax, the thought is whether they should bring in a Brazilian who did not make it at Manchester United and is therefore also quite sad. I do think it would be a good decision."
Antony has played just 27 minutes of Premier League football for United this season as others continue to impress ahead of him. He was an unused substitute in Saturday's 2-1 win over Brentford: a fixture which was crucial for Ten Hag given the scrutiny that has grown on him in recent weeks.
In total, Antony has netted just 12 times in 86 appearances since joining United. He did score in his only start this season for the Red Devils in their 7-0 win over third-tier Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.
United return to action in midweek with a trip to Fenerbahce in the Europa League. They then travel to West Ham on Sunday.
haobeinpu
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No club man u no fit win any club for Eropa league drow 3 get 3point they out big shame to all from A to Z Erick must go no no he is not going he will change to winning side and win epl and eropa no body can not sack him he love man u and ma man love him please leave he alone he is good coach
haobeinpu
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that coach erick drow or loose let him out
Vesknopsy
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lo
Kunlespur2
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Manchester Legends would NOT criticize the club wasting cool £85m on a waste pipe player. If I may ask, between Antony & Caceido of chelsea who is giving good returns on their investments?I'm waiting for replies from Neville, Ferdinand & others to comment.
Enzo Fernandez says hi as well.
Kunlespur2
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Manchester Legends would NOT criticize the club wasting cool £85m on a waste pipe player. If I may ask, between Antony & Caceido of chelsea who is giving good returns on their investments?I'm waiting for replies from Neville, Ferdinand & others to comment.
Mudryk says hi.
Duobdkmpr
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Manchester Legends would NOT criticize the club wasting cool £85m on a waste pipe player. If I may ask, between Antony & Caceido of chelsea who is giving good returns on their investments?I'm waiting for replies from Neville, Ferdinand & others to comment.
Anthony you know why at least he has won two trophies whiles Caceido has none
lukblstz
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Manchester Legends would NOT criticize the club wasting cool £85m on a waste pipe player. If I may ask, between Antony & Caceido of chelsea who is giving good returns on their investments?I'm waiting for replies from Neville, Ferdinand & others to comment.
Maubcptuyz
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Why not play him give him minutes,let him come on towards second half
sudalmntuz
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chai chai, that na man united 8omil
Jipabceilr
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kuol Bol you can come by tomorrow morning and then you can get
Anuolu190
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M10 and CR7 in one player 😹
Blaqpablo
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The boy needs confidence and humility. He needs to accept that he can be a good player but will never be at Vinicius or Ronaldinho level.
he should be at Jesus level first before you call vini and Ronaldinho with Anthony 😀😀
Wasciktz
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Non of the player ETH sign , have an impact .
Puhcknrsuz
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He has wasted a lot of club resources, with that money the team would have invested in two to three good players, but they bought a clown that is just useless and not even entertaining.
foebkmrtuz
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sack Fuc.... ETH
Iron-U
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The boy needs confidence and humility. He needs to accept that he can be a good player but will never be at Vinicius or Ronaldinho level.
Good comment, but you can't limit people's potential. He can be as good as anyone or even better if he is convinced
Tipbcmnrt
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he is only have one style of play..thats why he is failure
banilpsu
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He is finished at Manchester United so he need to go back to Ajax before he is completely finished.
cimdlrtyz
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most useless overrated player in the history of football. send him to dance party
pumciknprt
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Antony must surely go back to Ajax before systemless Man U finish him off
lukikmnrsz
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The boy needs confidence and humility. He needs to accept that he can be a good player but will never be at Vinicius or Ronaldinho level.