Manchester United is yet to receive any offers for the much-criticized winger Antony, but they are determined to sell him during the upcoming summer transfer window. The club had made a significant investment of £86 million in the Brazilian player in 2022, making him their second most expensive signing.

Initially, Antony had a promising start at Old Trafford, scoring in his first three Premier League games. However, he struggled to maintain consistency in his first season. Unfortunately, his second season has been a complete disaster, with very few noteworthy moments, such as his goal against Liverpool in the FA Cup and an impressive assist against Chelsea.

Antony’s performance has been underwhelming, having failed to score a Premier League goal in over a year, with only two goals and two assists in 33 matches across all competitions this season. He also faced controversy when reports emerged that he stormed away from training after being informed that he would not start in a match against Bournemouth, although the club has denied these rumors.

As a result, Manchester United is reportedly eager to offload the Brazilian winger and potentially bring in Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise as a replacement. Journalist Rudy Galetti has reiterated these reports, stating that the club wants to part ways with Antony in order to recover some of their investment and reduce the team’s overall wage bill. However, as of now, there have been no concrete offers for the player, but the club hopes that the situation will change in the coming weeks.

While Antony has been previously linked with clubs like Barcelona, it is difficult to envision how the financially constrained Catalan club would be able to afford him or why they would have any interest in him at all.

Manchester United faces a challenge in recouping a significant portion of the £86 million they paid for Antony, and it is more likely that they may have to accept a lower transfer fee, possibly around 25% of the initial investment. Furthermore, Antony’s reported weekly wage of £200,000 and his remaining three years on his contract present additional obstacles to a potential sale.

If the club is genuinely committed to selling Antony, they will likely have to absorb a substantial financial loss, while also hoping that the player is willing to lower his wage demands. It is unlikely that he will attract interest from top European clubs in his current form.

Nevertheless, Manchester United fans may be relieved that the club’s owners, INEOS, appear determined to be decisive in parting ways with a player who has not lived up to the club’s ambitions, even if it means enduring a significant financial setback. This situation echoes a long-standing issue under the Glazer ownership, where players were often retained or offered new contracts to maintain their market value, with players like Phil Jones and Anthony Martial coming to mind.

Hopefully, INEOS can initiate a new chapter for the club by finding a swift and efficient way to sell Antony, allowing both the player and the club to move on from the disappointing transfer experience.