Newcastle United could potentially be making a move for Manchester United attacker Antony during the upcoming January transfer window. The Magpies had previously tried to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest in the summer, but their £50m offer was turned down by the Reds, as reported by CaughtOffside.
If the pursuit of Elanga fails again, Eddie Howe’s side may turn their attention to Antony, with Manchester United reportedly asking for around £40m for the Brazilian forward. Despite his struggles since joining Old Trafford in 2022, Howe is said to be an admirer of Antony.
Recently, there have been rumors linking Antony to a move to Fenerbahce, but the forward has expressed his desire to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place. He has only made one appearance for the Red Devils this season, coming on as a late substitute against Brighton & Hove Albion.
In the 2023-24 season, Antony found it challenging to make an impact with only three goals and two assists in 38 appearances. However, in the previous season, he showed his quality with eight goals and three assists in 44 outings under Erik ten Hag.
With Man United’s busy schedule, Antony is expected to get more playing time in the coming months. However, it is unlikely that he will secure a regular spot in the Premier League side. If Newcastle are willing to cover his hefty wages of around £200,000 per week, a loan deal for the rest of the season could be a sensible option.
The situation could then be reassessed in the summer when Antony would have two years remaining on his contract with the English champions. In his time at Manchester United, Antony has made 83 appearances, scoring 11 goals and providing five assists. In the Premier League, he has contributed five goals and three assists in 55 matches.