While Manchester United is struggling to lighten its workforce, a sensitive file has just entered a new dead end. Ruben Amorim, new Red Devils coach, wants to turn a page and reorganize his group. Among the elements pushed towards the exit is an offensive winger well known to the public of Old Trafford … but the latter does not hear it from this ear.
According to The Express, Antony has indeed refused an offer from Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr had positioned himself concretely to welcome the Brazilian international, author of a remarkable loan in Seville with nine goals scored under the colors of Betis. However, despite Manchester's desire to part with it, Antony continues to deaf ear to approaches from outside Europe.
A return to liga as the only priority for Antony
Still according to the British press, Antony would favor a return to Seville, where he found sensations after complicated months in Manchester. Neither Saudi Arabia, nor Brazilian clubs such as Botafogo or São Paulo seem to attract it, even if the offer of al-Nassr was considered interesting. The former Ajax winger is clear: he wants to stay in Europe, if not being able to win in United.
A choice that is problematic for Mancunian leaders. The club desperately seeks to sell Antony, bought € 81.3 million in 2022, to avoid accounting loss within the framework of the PSR. However, only a sale around € 32.8 million would limit the damage. A sum that Betis cannot assume, even in the event of a loan with option.
Amorim blocked, united pending
Ruben Amorim wanted to free up space to recruit in other sectors, but as long as the Antony file is not settled, everything remains suspended. Manchester United therefore finds himself in an uncomfortable posture, wedged between the player's sporting requirements and his own economic constraints.
