£25m option, Mourinho help, Amad competition - Antony Man United transfer verdict given
Manchester United winger Antony pledged to MEN Sport at the beginning of August that we would see his name connected with goals and assists this season.
Unfortunately for the 24-year-old, his ability to keep this promise has so far been hampered by a lack of opportunities in the first team. The Brazilian winger has played just one minute in four matches so far this season and has had to settle for a place on the bench as the likes of; Marcus Rashford, Amad and Alejandro Garnacho have been entrusted to run the wings.
In the dying embers of the Community Shield penalty shootout defeat to bitter rivals Manchester City, manager Erik ten Hag even turned to now-Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho ahead of the Brazilian when he assessed his options off the bench. During the international break, reports have suggested a loan move to Turkey could be on the cards for Antony with Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce reportedly keen to give him a chance.
READ MORE: Antony is planning a comeback at United
READ MORE: Antony makes true feelings clear after transfer decision made
There is more than a week left of the Turkish window so it does provide an opportunity for United to loan out their stars. However, is this the best move for Antony or United? MEN Sport has asked its United writers to provide their suggestions for the winger.
If Erik ten Hag sees Antony as nothing more than a backup option this season after trusting him unreservedly before that, a loan move seems the wisest option. By his own admission, Antony had a difficult campaign last year.
With £86m invested into the Brazilian, United are certainly not in a position where they could wipe their hands of Antony entirely. His stock is incredibly low at present and selling him for the