Manchester United eye Flamengo starlet as potential replacement for £86m flop

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·14 November 2024

Manchester United eye Flamengo starlet as potential replacement for £86m flop

Antony’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain as he’s flopped since his £86 million transfer from Ajax. It doesn’t help his case that the club are being linked with potential replacements.

Antony has been a major disappointment at United, despite impressing back in the Netherlands before his dream move to the Premier League.

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The Brazilian was brought to Old Trafford by Erik ten Hag, who had worked with Antony during his time in charge of Ajax. He will now be tasked with proving himself under new head coach Ruben Amorim.

A report from TBR Football claims that United are ready to try to offload Antony to Flamengo in a bid to land 18-year-old Flamengo star Lorran in his place.

The same article states that West Ham and Brighton are following the player, as well as RB Leipzig, Marseille and Atalanta.

Writing on the wall for Antony

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Some might say the writing is on the wall for Antony if United are considering young prospects as his replacement. It doesn’t come as a surprise as his switch to the Premier League hasn’t gone to plan.

It only strengthens the argue that United have recruited poorly in recent years because Antony is a prime example of that.

This may seem harsh as we back United players no matter what, but he has hardly impressed since becoming a Red.

Antony is part of a list of players who under-performed after joining United. The same list includes Paul Pogba, Angel Di Maria and Jadon Sancho.

INEOS have prioritised young players in the transfer market since taking control of football operations at United. We suspect that to continue in future transfer windows, which is why we are being linked with more young players.

At the same time, players like Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are being linked with exits. It sounds like a case of out with the old and in with the new.

Lorran could join a list of talented youngsters if he signs for United.