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Man United transfer news: Antony 'makes decision' on future amid Fenerbahce interest

Stay or go? Antony 'makes decision' on short-term Man United future
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Manchester United winger Antony reportedly makes a decision on whether he will push for a loan exit away from Old Trafford.

Manchester United winger Antony is reportedly eager to remain at Old Trafford for at least the first half of the season.

Ever since the £84m signing arrived at Old Trafford at the beginning of 2022-23, he has failed to deliver on the fee that United shelled out on his signature.

Just five goals have come from 38 starts and 17 substitute outings in the Premier League, with a total of 11 strikes and five assists being recorded from 83 appearances in all competitions.

With Amad Diallo having been promoted up the pecking order under Erik ten Hag, the 24-year-old has been restricted to just one brief substitute outing during the early weeks of this season.

Even with Jadon Sancho having departed for Chelsea, Antony is - at best - fourth in line for a starting role on the flanks, naturally casting doubt as to whether he has a future at the Theatre of Dreams.

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho on August 30, 2024© Imago

Antony to turn down Mourinho interest

Given his price-tag and three years remaining on his contract, it was unrealistic to expect any club to be willing to spend what would be necessary to sign the Brazil international on a permanent basis this summer.

Nevertheless, the possibility of a loan stint away from United has seemingly remained on the table, particularly in recent days with Turkish clubs eyeing late deals before their transfer window closes on Friday.

In response to Galatasaray getting a deal for Victor Osimhen over the line, Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly been open to making a statement addition of his own.

Although acquiring Antony's services would be little comparison to that of Osimhen's, it would be another attacking signing when they are challenging for silverware on three fronts.

However, according to ESPN, Antony would prefer to remain at United at least until the turn of the year.

The report says that the former Ajax star is eager to earn more game time under Ten Hag rather than explore an opportunity at a different club.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on September 1, 2024© Imago

Will Ten Hag provide more chances to Antony?

When everyone is fit, Alejandro Garnacho is perhaps the only wide player who will be viewed as a certain starter by Ten Hag.

Marcus Rashford has been largely inconsistent for the best part of the year, while Amad is still adjusting to life being an important player at the club.

Therefore, Antony should get chances on the right wing, particularly when United have an EFL Cup tie against Barnsley and Europa League encounter with FC Twente on the horizon.

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