Since signing for Manchester United for the eye-watering fee of €95 million, it is safe to say Antony has not lived up to his price tag. The Brazilian is now in his third season at Old Trafford, but had seen his game time limited under Erik ten Hag before the Dutch manager's dismissal. It now appears likely that he will make a move away from United in the upcoming January transfer window.
Antony has only played a total of 27 league minutes this season, making two appearances for Manchester United. However, there are a plethora of clubs lined up to secure the winger in January, and a move away could be exactly what Antony needs to revive his faltering career.
Antony next club odds
Below are some of the teams lined up to pry Antony from his Old Trafford demons and give the Brazilian a second chance.
| Team | Best odds |
|---|---|
| Ajax |
5/1 |
| Any Saudi Arabian team |
13/2 |
| Any Turkish Super Lig team |
10/1 |
| Any Brazilian team |
16/1 |
| Newcastle |
25/1 |
| Crystal Palace |
33/1 |
Current favourites
Ajax – 5/1
The prime suitors poised to end Antony's suffering at Manchester United are his former employers Ajax. He enjoyed two successful campaigns with the Amsterdam giants, racking up 82 appearances and scoring 25 goals.
Ajax are in need of a boost, as they sit third in the Eredivisie table after 11 games, seven points behind league leaders PSV. In his most blistering season with Ajax, Antony registered 22 goal contributions in 33 games, demonstrating his capability to impress in the Dutch top flight.
Although the Premier League has proven too much of a step up for the winger, a return to the level at which he has shown himself effective could be just the move the 24-year-old needs to get his career back on track. At 5/1 Ajax seem the most likely side to take a punt on Antony.
Any Saudi Arabian team – 13/2
Reported to be on £200,000 per week, Saudi Arabia may be the most suitable destination for Antony. The league has become renowned for signing players with declining market value, acquiring top talents such as N'Golo Kante, Fabinho and Cristiano Ronaldo in recent years. With such inflated wages, Saudi Arabia may possess the only teams capable of meeting Antony's wage demands, making it difficult for him to find a club elsewhere without taking a significant pay cut.
Now valued in the region of £25 million, it is clear that Antony's value has decreased massively, and he should not be one of the top earners at Old Trafford. At 13/2, choosing a Saudi Arabian team to acquire Antony would provide fantastic value, as his wages simply cannot be matched by any other league.
Any Turkish Super Lig team – 10/1
Another league famed for permitting players a second chance, teams in the Turkish Super Lig are given a 10/1 chance of acquiring Antony's services in January. After Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen moved on loan to Galatasaray from Napoli, the Turkish top flight has shown it can facilitate transfers based on wage disputes. With Man United looking to offload his monumental contribution to their wage bill, a top Turkish team could provide sanctity for the Brazilian.
The main benefit to a move to Turkey over Saudi Arabia is the chance to continue playing top level European football. Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas are all currently competing in the Europa League with Man United, so a move to Turkey would allow Antony to continue playing at a high standard. At 10/1 this potential move should certainly not be discounted given the league's recent history of securing great players.
Lifelong Ipswich Town supporter who recently graduated from Durham University in French and German. Have developed a passion for European football based on my links abroad and am an avid supporter of Werder Bremen and Auxerre. Joined the MFT team in October 2024 and looking to take my first steps into the world of football journalism.
What odds brechin city .
Based on his performances in Manchester that’s probably his level no disrespect to brechin.