Manchester United winger Anthony has made his stance clear that he has no intention of playing in the Saudi League when faced with strong interest from Saudi giants Riyadh Victory, according to a new report from Football Insider. Sources have revealed that Anthony has taken a dim view of offers from the Saudi League and will reject any approach from teams in the league, showing his firm choice of career path for the future.
This decision has undoubtedly brought new considerations for the Manchester United club. United's management is said to have realized that Anthony's performances since joining the club have not fully met the expectations of the outside world and within the club. Since moving to United from Ajax in 2022, Anthony has made 82 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils, contributing 11 goals and 5 assists, figures that clearly don't match the high price tag of up to 100 million euros.
Faced with this reality, Manchester United have begun planning for Anthony's future. It has been revealed that the club plans to revisit Anthony's transfer possibilities this summer and consider accepting any reasonable offer. The United side hopes to raise funds by selling Anthony and reinvesting those funds into the transfer market to find a more suitable replacement player to further strengthen the team's overall strength.
Although the sale of Anthony will mean a loss for Manchester United in the transfer market, the club's management believes that it is a necessary decision in the long run. With this move they hope to minimize potential losses and build a stronger foundation for the team's future development.
Meanwhile, United manager Jens Ten Hagar has also expressed his understanding and support for the decision. He admitted that Anthony has not been performing at his best in the team and said he is willing to release the Brazilian winger if the club can receive a suitable offer. Ten Hag emphasized that United's goal is to continuously improve the overall strength of the team in order to cope with the increasingly fierce competition in the Premier League and European competitions.
