According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils are “genuinely interested” in signing the 22-year-old forward from Ajax in the summer.
Whelan also stated that the Premier League is harder than other leagues around the world. Even renowned players like Erling Haaland could find it tough to adjust to the English top flight.
Speaking to Football Insider, the 47-year-old said:
He added:
Antony, however, had an impressive 2021-22 season with Ajax and has already broken into Brazil’s squad. The attacker contributed 12 goals and 10 assists in 33 appearances for Ajax across all competitions. He has already earned nine caps for the Brazilian national team, scoring thrice.
Manchester United need a new forward ahead of the 2022-23 season
Manchester United need strengthening in various positions ahead of the 2022-23 season, with attack being one of them. The Red Devils are light in attack following the departure of Edinson Cavani and the indefinite suspension of Mason Greenwood.
Manchester United were heavily reliant on Cristiano Ronaldo for goals last season. However, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has only one year remaining on his contract and is already 37 years old.
On top of that, both Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho scored just 10 goals between them throughout the course of the 2021-22 season.
Antony, meanwhile, is not the only player previously coached by Erik ten Hag that Manchester United have been linked with. Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is also on their shortlist for the summer.
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