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Ritabrata Banerjee

Antony rejects TWO transfer offers as Man Utd outcast makes firm decision on his future

Manchester United outcast Antony has rejected transfer offers from Botafogo and his boyhood club, Sao Paulo. The winger has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer after falling out of favour with Ruben Amorim. Antony spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Real Betis, where he impressed by scoring nine goals.

  • Antony makes firm decision on his future
  • Won't return to his homeland
  • Rejected offers from two Brazilian clubs
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Antony has been listed in United's 'bomb squad', which has been training separately away from the first-team group during the pre-season. Antony is accompanied by Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia as all four players have been tipped to leave the club this summer.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Manager Ruben Amorim recently mentioned that he might consider reintegrating the out-of-favour stars into the senior squad, but a final decision on their futures will be made by the recruitment team. The Red Devils need to offload players before they can make further additions in the transfer market. The club are still in the hunt for a quality No.9.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Antony has been approached by two Brazilian clubs, Botafogo and Sao Paulo - the latter of which gave him his start in the game. However, Antenados has reported that the Selecao star has made a firm decision not to return to his homeland this summer.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

    The Red Devils will play their second pre-season friendly of their U.S. tour on Thursday as they take on Bournemouth at Soldier Field in Chicago.