West Ham make surprise move for United winger, INEOS ready to sanction loan exit – report

Manchester United flop Antony has attracted interest from a number of clubs, including West Ham United, as per reports.

Ruben Amorim’s decision to drop Marcus Rashford from his matchday squad to face Arsenal in the FA Cup once again drew plenty of attention. The Englishman hasn’t played a single minute of football in nearly a month and he appears destined to depart Old Trafford this month.

Antony is another United winger who has struggled for minutes under Amorim but such has been his form over the past 18 months that his lack of involvement has largely gone unnoticed.

The Brazilian forward was named in the matchday squad on Sunday but remained an unused substitute in his side’s remarkable win over the North London outfit.

The 24-year-old is yet to start a Premier League game this term and has just one goal to his name across all competitions.

Regardless, his potential appears to have still put him on the radar of several clubs.

According to Fichajes, United have given the “go-ahead” for Antony to leave on loan after his failure to cement his place in Amorim’s starting lineup.

West Ham United, Real Betis, and Olympique de Marseille have all shown a “clear interest” in signing the Brazilian talent.

It is understood that West Ham are the first club to officially knock on United’s doors for Antony as they look to strengthen their attack for new manager Graham Potter.

The Hammers allegedly believe that the ex-Ajax sensation, who impressed with his dribbling and creativity in Amsterdam, would fit well in Potter’s system.

Betis have been chasing the player since the summer and Marseille are also keen on adding him to their ranks and there is a belief that he could make a difference in Ligue 1.

It is suggested that United are looking to give Antony, who is comfortably Erik ten Hag’s biggest transfer mistake, time to find his feet in a different environment so that he could rediscover his confidence and form. He is tied to Old Trafford until June 2027.