Christian Eriksen has been linked with a move away from Manchester United, and Brazilian winger Antony could be on his way out as well.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Ruben Amorim is prepared to sell Christian Eriksen and Antony in the January transfer window, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds. The two players have a combined wage of around £350,000 per week, but they have not been able to perform at a high level.
Eriksen and Antony have struggled for regular game time, and it would be sensible for Manchester United to cash in on them and allocate their wages to players who can help them improve. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to improve their squad in January.
Manchester United need to replace Antony and Eriksen
It is no secret that they need quality attackers. Antony cost Manchester United a substantial amount of money, but the former Ajax player has not been able to live up to the expectations. This is the right time for him to move on, and Manchester United must look to bring in an upgrade.
The Brazilian international has previously shown his quality at Ajax, but the move to Manchester United has not worked out for him. Recent reports have also suggested a return to Ajax. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
The Red Devils will have to accept a major loss if they want to sell Antony in the coming weeks. They are unlikely to be able to recoup the kind of money they paid for him. Meanwhile, Eriksen is in the twilight stages of his career. Although he remains a quality player, he is unlikely to get too many opportunities ahead of Bruno Fernandes as the attacking midfielder.
It would be ideal for him to move on and join a club where he will get more opportunities. Sitting on the bench at this stage of his career does not make sense. He will want to enjoy the final few years of his career by playing regularly. Eriksen should look to join a league with lesser intensity and lesser physical demands as it could prolong his career.