The first thing to do once you get to Old Trafford is to bench him till the next transfer window and then sell him. He’s done enough harm to the team” – Ruben Amorim has been advised to swiftly offload a Manchester United star earning £200,000 per week. The recommendation highlights the financial impact of retaining the player, and Amorim may consider reshaping his squad by freeing up resources for future signings and team improvements.

Incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been advised by talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook to sell Brazilian winger Antony.

Manchester United’s rough start to the season has seen them placed 14th in the Premier League after nine games, with only three wins.

They remain winless in the Europa League, having drawn their first three matches, though they recently advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a win over Leicester City.

With United’s struggles prompting Erik ten Hag’s recent dismissal, Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim is expected to take over permanently after Ruud van Nistelrooy’s interim stint.

When asked by the Daily Mail about which of Ten Hag’s signings should remain, Crook didn’t hesitate, stating, “Sell. Every day of the week and twice on Sunday,” regarding Antony.

Antony began his career in Brazil with Sao Paulo before transferring to Ajax in 2020, where he worked with Ten Hag. United signed him for £81.3 million in 2022, and he currently earns £200,000 per week under a contract until 2027, with an option for an additional year.

However, this season, Antony has played only two Premier League games and scored just once in the Carabao Cup. To date, he has 87 appearances for United, with 12 goals and five assists, though this season has brought limited playing time.
Antony’s future at Manchester United seems increasingly uncertain as criticism mounts following the team’s poor start to the season. The call for Ruben Amorim to sell Antony aligns with growing concerns about the Brazilian winger’s value to the squad, particularly in light of his £81.3 million transfer fee and £200,000-a-week wages.

Antony’s limited impact—12 goals and five assists in 87 appearances—has fueled doubts about his ability to justify his hefty price tag. This season, his involvement has dwindled, with just two Premier League appearances and a solitary goal in the Carabao Cup.

Ruben Amorim’s expected arrival at United could mark a pivotal moment for Antony. Amorim, known for his tactical flexibility and focus on team cohesion, may reassess Antony’s role, especially as the winger’s style and contributions under Erik ten Hag failed to lift the team. With Manchester United sitting 14th in the Premier League and enduring Europa League struggles, the club is likely to explore changes to reinvigorate the squad.

If Amorim decides to offload Antony, United could recoup funds for reinforcements. However, Antony’s hefty wages and inconsistent form may pose challenges in finding suitors willing to match United’s valuation. His future hinges on Amorim’s vision for the team and whether the Brazilian fits into the new manager’s plans.