After a miserable Premier League campaign that saw Manchester United slump to a 15th-place finish, Ruben Amorim is wasting no time in reshaping the squad in his image.
The Portuguese boss has already sanctioned a summer overhaul, with the club sealing the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves and pushing ahead in negotiations for Bryan Mbeumo.
But outgoing business is proving just as crucial for United, particularly with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) tightening the club’s financial manoeuvrability.
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INEOS are under pressure to generate funds through player sales before new arrivals can be finalised, and that means several high-profile exits are inevitable.
Now, in a move that could significantly ease the financial burden, Manchester United winger Antony is willing to take a 30% pay cut to secure a permanent move away from Old Trafford this summer, as per the Manchester Evening News.
The Brazilian winger, who joined United in 2022 from Ajax for a hefty £86.3 million fee, has endured a turbulent stint in Manchester, often criticised for inconsistent performances and failing to justify his price tag.
Antony was loaned to La Liga side Real Betis for the second half of the 2024–25 season, where he rediscovered form and earned a recall to the Brazilian national team, offering a timely reminder of the potential United once saw in him.
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Despite having two years left on his £150,000-a-week contract, Antony appears eager to close the chapter on his Old Trafford career, even if it means sacrificing a large chunk of his wages.
For United, the financials are clear: the club must recoup at least £32.58 million from Antony’s sale to avoid registering a loss on their books under PSR.
While there is no confirmation yet of a formal offer from Betis or any other club, Antony’s willingness to drop his wage demands is seen as a significant step toward facilitating a deal.
With United plotting major squad surgery this window, Antony’s departure could be among the first dominoes to fall — and his exit may be just what’s needed to fund Amorim’s vision for a leaner, more dynamic squad.
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