Transfer Talk: Manchester United open to offers for Antony
Credit to Author: Adam Brown| Date: Sat, 4 May 2024 20:21:47 EST
Mark Ogden explains why Man United forwards Marcus Rashford and Antony had to be in his most disappointing XI. (1:39)
The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip is swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Manchester United are looking to move on winger Antony this summer, according to Rudy Galetti.
The Brazil international arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax Amsterdam for a fee of £85 million in 2022 but has since struggled to find form in the Premier League, with just five goals and three assists in 52 appearances.
It is reported that the club are “waiting for offers” for the 22-year-old while also considering alternatives for the right flank. No “concrete approach” has been received for Antony yet, but Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise is believed to be lined up as a potential replacement, with the France youth international reportedly at the top of Man United’s shortlist.
ESPN sources revealed on Thursday that the Red Devils were leading the race for Olise, with a release clause in his contract worth between £50m and £60m set to become active at the end of the season.
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– Liverpool are interested in a potential move for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, according to the Mirror. The Reds are reported to be keen on signing two defensive reinforcements this summer with Joël Matip set to leave, and it looks as though the 21-year-old is one of the first names on their shortlist. Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back Willian Pacho is also reportedly being considered.
– Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners would prefer a move to Juventus over Liverpool, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. He has been on the radar of both clubs of late, but it is believed that the Bianconeri are ahead of the Reds in the race for his signature. Koopmeiners, 26, has been a key player for La Dea this season, having contributed to 15 goals in 30 Serie A matches.
– Multiple clubs in the Premier League are tracking Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Gustavo Puerta, according to Ekrem Konur. The 20-year-old made eight appearances for manager Xabi Alonso across all competitions this season, while also representing Colombia at the Under-20 World Cup. It is reported that an offer worth €10m would be required to land him.
– AS Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana is continuing to attract interest from clubs in Europe, says Rudy Galetti. The Ligue 1 club are said to be open to moving on the 25-year-old if they receive an offer of €30m, with AC Milan believed to be one of the sides at the front of the queue for his signature, but they currently want to negotiate a lower fee.
– Leeds United maintain interest in reuniting with Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, reports Fabrizio Romano. Currently on loan at West Ham United, it is said that the Citizens are open to moving him on when he returns, with the Hammers not looking to make his stay at the London Stadium become permanent. Phillips, 28, joined manager Pep Guardiola’s side for a fee of £45m in 2022.