Man Utd plans to sell Antony with a whole starting XI set to depart this summer.
Antony has been unable to make an impact since joining United two years ago and has yet to score or provide an assist in the Premier League this season. He was not chosen by Erik ten Hag for United’s recent loss to Fulham, with teenager Omari Forson starting on the wing instead. Reports suggest that Antony could be available for a summer exit from Old Trafford, as Manchester Evening News indicates that the 24-year-old may be one of several players leaving the club at the end of the season. Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial, and Tom Heaton are set to leave as their contracts expire this summer, unless new deals are reached.
This means that there are decisions to be made regarding the contracts of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, and Facundo Pellistri, which are set to expire in 2025. Sofyan Amrabat is likely to return to Fiorentina after his loan, while there are uncertainties surrounding the future of Casemiro and Mason Greenwood, who is currently on loan at Getafe. There might be a lifeline for Greenwood, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe has mentioned a fresh decision will be made later this year. A number of players, including Jadon Sancho, Donny van de Beek, and Hannibal Mejbri, are expected to be made available for sale.
The future of Ten Hag could impact whether Sancho stays or goes. Additionally, Benfica will have the option to buy Alvaro Fernandez, who is currently on loan with them. There is an emphasis on player sales to ensure compliance with Premier League financial regulations, with Ratcliffe stressing the importance of managing Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. He stated that the club has to operate within its own means and that player sales are crucial, especially since the club has spent heavily in recent seasons.
The summer window will require careful consideration, as sales will have to be balanced with new purchases to maintain financial stability.
