Manchester United winger Antony is claimed to have been near becoming a member of native rivals Liverpool.
Antony – who joined the Crimson Devils from Ajax in 2022 – has endured a torrid spell in England so far, having discovered the online simply 12 occasions in 87 video games. It’s the switch former supervisor Erik ten Hag has been lambasted probably the most for.
However with Liverpool on the hunt for a Mohamed Salah substitute, earlier than the Egypytian signed a brand new deal on Merseyside, it has been reported {that a} transfer for Antony was being thought-about at Anfield.
“Sure, this story has a foundation in reality,” mentioned Antony’s agent Junior Pedroso when chatting with winwin.com lately.
“No (the negotiations stopped as), [Mohamed] Salah renewed his contract on the time with Liverpool, and that made Antony’s transfer to Liverpool inconceivable.”
As confirmed lately by The Occasions, it’s onerous to think about what would have occurred ought to Liverpool have pushed forward with a transfer for Antony.
Salah as an alternative remained at Liverpool and continues to be thought-about one of many Premier League’s brightest abilities, regardless of his future past this season remaining unsure.
Strikes to Saudi Arabia and PSG have been steered in current weeks, regardless of Liverpool sitting fairly on the high of the Premier League desk.
As for Antony, he has began only one recreation for Manchester United this time period, the 7-0 drubbing of League One outfit Barnsley, scoring after 35 minutes from the penalty spot.
In FourFourTwo’s view, Antony’s future stays a thriller. Ruben Amorim has now arrived on the membership and a few recommend the 24-year-old might be requested to play as a left wing-back within the new system.
Manchester United are again in Premier League motion on Sunday, as they tackle Ipswich City at Portman Street. Will Antony can be concerned?
