- Antony has had a difficult time at Man United since joining in 2022.
- The Brazilian winger has fallen out of favor in recent months at Old Trafford
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Ajax are reportedly unsure about the idea of re-signing Antony from Manchester United.
The Red Devils spent £86million to bring in the Brazilian from the Dutch giants in the summer of 2022, but he has had a tough time at Old Trafford.
The 24-year-old, who played under Erik ten Hag in the Netherlands, has scored just 12 goals in 86 appearances and has fallen dramatically down the pecking order this season, sparking speculation over his future.
Antony was linked with a move over the summer and Mail Sport revealed last week how United are open to letting the winger go out on loan in January to help secure him a permanent move next year.
One such club touted with interest is Ajax, as Antony scored 24 goals and added 22 assists during two impressive seasons with the club.
Ajax reportedly unsure about re-signing Antony from Manchester United
The Red Devils spent £86m to bring in the Brazilian from the Dutch giants in the summer of 2022, but he has had a tough time at Old Trafford, scoring just 12 goals.
Antony enjoyed two hugely impressive seasons with Ajax after joining in 2020.
However, according to a Dutch media TelegraafAjax has doubts about whether to make a move.
The report claims that the Dutch side, who have discussed the possibility of signing the Brazilian, are unsure of Antony’s mental state after his struggles to make an impact at Old Trafford.
When asked about Antony’s situation at United last month, Ten Hag insisted the winger needed to do more to get more playing time.
“He’s impatient, he wants to play,” Ten Hag said. “But in high-level football there are laws.
‘You choose the team that has the best chance of winning the game, the one that has the best dynamics, the best chemistry. Players have to fight for their positions.
‘The other players are doing very well, they are contributing. You have to overcome them. He has to earn the right to train.’
Mail Sport reported last week how United are ready to end Antony’s career, with the club valuing the Brazilian at £40million.
Although three forwards capable of playing on the flanks (Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood and Omari Forson) left Old Trafford in the summer, Antony remains fourth in the pecking order behind Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo.
Mail Sport reported how United are ready to end Antony’s career, valuing him at £40million.
Erik ten Hag coached Antony at Ajax and asked him to do more to get more playing time
This season he has only made four appearances and one start, playing 27 minutes in the Premier League and scoring a goal in the 7-0 thrashing of Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.
By sending Antony out on loan in January to get more playing time elsewhere, United could attract more interest in the player next summer.
But they would be lucky to recover half the fees paid to Ajax, which represents a huge loss at a time when new co-owners Ineos are carrying out a brutal cost-cutting campaign that has led to 250 redundancies and the end of Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorship. role with the club.
United, currently 12th in the Premier League, will return to action on Thursday when they travel to Fenerbahce in the Europa League, before facing struggling West Ham on Sunday.
