Manchester United transfer news.
Manchester United seem ready to sell winger Antony, with some of Europe's top clubs showing initial interest. As informed by ESPN Brazil, through Bavarian Football Works, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and Atlético Madrid all showed interest in signing the Brazilian winger.
United's Motivation to Sell
One of the main reasons United has been so eager to sell Antony is his high wage bill, which has been estimated at approximately €12 million annually. The club desires to cut its wage bill while recovering a substantial transfer fee.
Transfer Fee Issues
But United's valuation in the range of €40-€50 million can become a sticking point, particularly with Real Betis, where Antony is on loan. Betis are reportedly not keen to come up to match the valuation, which would make potential permanent transfers more challenging.
Antony's Future
While Antony has shown glimpses of his talent at Old Trafford and on loan, inconsistency and failure to cope have soured his tenure. The move to a Bundesliga or a La Liga team could give the winger a new lease of life, while helping United trim their wage bill.
What This Means for Manchester United
Offloading Antony would free up funds and squad space for United as they seek to refresh their attacking options under Erik ten Hag. It also shows the willingness of the club to be realistic in the transfer market by getting rid of costly contracts that no longer align with their long-term goals.
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