Man United make surprise decision on £85m flop Antony's future

Manchester United are reportedly intent on keeping Antony at the club when the January transfer window opens next week.

The 24-year-old has often come under fire for his performances at Old Trafford since joining United from Ajax in August 2022 for £85million.

Antony is yet to make a Premier League start this season, and has been limited to just two cameos off the bench in the league since Ruben Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag as United boss last month.

However, amidst speculation linking the winger with a move away, the player's agent has clarified his current situation.

'To be fair, Manchester United have never expressed any interest to sell or loan out Antony to us.' Junior Pedroso told GIVEMESPORT.

'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.'

Pedroso also insisted that his client is willing to embark on a loan move until the end of the season as he looks to re-establish himself at United.

He continued: 'Many clubs have approached us for Antony’s move in January.

'These clubs wanted to understand the situation for Antony, so I can confirm that there’s concrete interest.

'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.'

Speaking earlier this month Amorim claimed the Brazil international was suffering from a lack of confidence.

'He needs more confidence,’ said Amorim. ‘If you remember the Antony I played against him in Ajax, he lacks a bit of confidence to go one against one but he will improve.

'He’s working really hard and he’s trying. He’s playing more inside than outside, especially in this game, and he just has to do that: work really hard and I will help him to be a better player.’