Manchester, England — Manchester United don get huge offer to sell Brazilian winger Antony, as e dey perform better for Real Betis. Dis offer come after Antony struggle for form at Man Utd, wey make many pipo dey question his value since dem pay £86 million for am from Ajax in 2022.
Antony, wey be 25 years old, don score just 12 goals and provided five assists in 96 appearances for Manchester United. No be small wahala as wey e never start any Premier League match for 2024/25 season before e shift go Real Betis on loan this January.
United head coach Ruben Amorim no show much love for Antony, as e agree make the winger waka go Real Betis, but since im land there, im don find im scoring boots again, with four goals and four assists from 12 appearances.
According to sources, Manchester United dey prepare to do business as dem don set Antony’s valuation at about £40 million, but dem don also receive offer of up to £64 million from Atletico Madrid. Dis proposal from Atletico sabi say na €45 million (£38 million) fixed fee, plus another €30 million (£26 million) in bonuses.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano don talk say Man Utd dey expect to sign new striker this summer. E mention Napoli outcast Victor Osimhen, wey dey face pressure to leave as Napoli don want close the deal sooner dis time.
“Osimhen don show say him dey ready to waka; Napoli no go want delay this summer again,” Romano talk. “Dem wan solve the problem fast, and several clubs dey interested, including Man Utd.”
Romano go further explain say, “For Osimhen, e no be guaranteed for Man Utd yet because of salary wey dey very high and competition wey dey among other players dem dem dey check,” likin the likes of Liam Delap.
Meanwhile, news don surface say Arsenal dey eye Antony, as dem want settle the deal for am fast. On the other hand, Man Utd dey maintain confidence to find buyer wey go pay dat £40 million tag for Antony.
Recent reports don criticize Manchester United for devaluing Antony, and Old Trafford hierarchy don set high asking price for the player, wey dem no go want rush to sell.
On the striker front, Liam Delap from Ipswich Town don ignite interest from several clubs, including Man Utd and Chelsea, but some pundits dey advise make e consider joining Nottingham Forest instead.
Stan Collymore, former Premier League forward, argue say make Delap no join Man Utd, as Forest fit be better fit for am. E talk say, “If I be Liam Delap, I no go join Man Utd; Forest dey improve and they go help him grow.”
He continue, “Dem don help plenty players to improve their games and make dem dey thrive, especially with more chances to play UEFA Champions League next season.”
As the summer transfer window dey approach, na plenty movement dey surround Antony and Delap as teams dey prepare to strengthen their squads.
