Man Utd Urged to Cut Losses on Antony – ‘Does He Even Want to Come Back?

 

HE MIGHT REFUSE TO RETURN!' – MAN UTD TOLD TO DUMP ANTONY PERMANENTLY AS SIR JIM RATCLIFFE URGED TO FAST-TRACK RUBEN AMORIM'S OVERHAUL

Manchester United have been warned that Antony could refuse to return from his loan spell at Real Betis, with pundits and fans urging Sir Jim Ratcliffe to permanently offload the £85m flop to accelerate new manager Ruben Amorim’s overhaul.

🔴 Why Antony’s Time at United is Over

Disastrous Loan: Just 4 goals in 28 games for Betis – still not convincing.

No Future Under Amorim: The incoming boss prefers hard-working wingers (e.g., Pedro Neto).

Player’s Stance: Reportedly "doesn’t want to return" to Old Trafford chaos.

💰 The Financial Reality

£85m Sunk Cost: United may have to accept £20m or less.

Wage Drain: Antony earns £200k/week – crippling for FFP.

Betis’ Offer: Willing to pay €15m (£13m) + add-ons.

🔄 Amorim’s Rebuild Priorities

1️⃣ Sell Underperformers: Antony, Sancho, Casemiro.

2️⃣ Sign a New RW: Michael Olise (€60m) or Nico Williams (€50m).

3️⃣ Promote Youth: Amad Diallo deserves a chance.

🗣️ Pundit Verdicts

Paul Scholes: "He’s not good enough. Cut the losses and move on."

Gary Neville: "The Antony signing epitomises United’s wasted years."

🗓️ What’s Next?

July Talks: Betis will negotiate a permanent deal.

Last Resort: Saudi clubs could be last escape route.

United’s Lesson: Never overspend on unproven talent again.

Key Points:

🔥 Antony’s United career is effectively over.

💸 £85m down the drain – one of the worst PL signings ever.

⚡ Amorim must start fresh – no room for deadwood.