Erik ten Hag risks repeating Man Utd history by ignoring 'idiotic behaviour' warning

Just as Manchester United have managed to rid themselves of some rotten eggs, the Red Devils are running the risk of adding another potential problem player to their ranks.

Following a catastrophic campaign, United have promptly pressed the reset button. While Erik ten Hag has arrived from Ajax, a number of the club's underperforming old guard have been offloaded. The aim being to see them replaced by fresh blood in the current transfer window.

The Red Devils' have thus far made a stumbling start to their summer shake-up, namely encountering difficulties in their pursuit of Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, but there's been a sense of renewed hope over the past few days that new arrivals are forthcoming. And one such name who appears increasingly likely to join Ten Hag's revolution is one of his former favourites at Ajax: Antony.

The Amsterdam-based winger reportedly has his heart set on a move to Manchester this summer amid suggestions United are closing on a £40million swoop. However, while there can be no denying the 22-year-old is blessed with ample ability and more than a sprinkling of samba flare, the wide-man also comes with a catch: an inflammable attitude.

For all the excitement over Antony's lethal left-foot, flamboyant flicks and youthful exuberance, the talented Brazilian possesses an untameable temperament. As shown during a 3-2 Eredivisie triumph for Ajax over Feyenoord back in March.

On that occasion, Anthony hogged the headlines for conflicting reasons. Having struck a stunning late winner, the Sao Paulo-born star was promptly booked for removing his shirt in passionate scenes.

Moments later, the Ajax winger then received his marching orders for a petulant piece of time-wasting - an astonishing act which