Manchester United is offered 'a mighty Brazilian' for Antony
Manchester United's future for winger Antony is uncertain, with the club actively seeking solutions. Explosive reports reveal Juventus recently proposed a direct swap deal, offering "world-class" midfielder Douglas Luiz to United in exchange for the Brazilian, though the transfer has currently stalled.
The future of Manchester United winger Antony is emerging as a critical point of discussion in the coming weeks at Old Trafford. While Real Betis continues to monitor his situation, hoping to extend his stay for at least another season, Manchester United has reportedly decided not to keep the Brazilian and is actively exploring the most financially beneficial solution for his departure.
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Behind the scenes, it has been revealed that Juventus had opened concrete discussions for Antony just a few weeks ago. The Italian giants, under their now-former sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, were actively exploring a sensational swap deal: Antony moving to Turin, with a Juventus player heading to Manchester United in return. Giuntoli, who left his role 11 days ago, reportedly saw Antony as a shrewd option to bolster their squad, particularly after his impressive loan spell at Real Betis.
Sources close to the negotiations have exclusively confirmed that the player proposed by Juventus in this audacious swap was none other than midfielder Douglas Luiz. The initial talks revolved around Douglas Luiz heading to Manchester United, with Antony making the switch to the Italian club.
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Douglas Luiz, whom former Aston Villa teammate John McGinn once hailed as "world-class," was already on Manchester United's radar back in January, though no deal materialized at that time. Antony, meanwhile, is understood to be highly regarded in Italy, and Juventus was reportedly open to various formulas for the swap, including a double loan with buy option clauses.
So, why did this intriguing potential exchange collapse? The primary reason stems from the recent shake-up in Juventus's sporting leadership. With director Giuntoli's departure and new director Damien Comolli now overseeing operations, the discussions regarding Antony and Douglas Luiz have, for the moment, ceased. While the immediate future of this particular swap deal remains uncertain, it highlights the serious consideration Juventus gave to bringing Antony to Serie A. It now remains to be seen if the new leadership at Juventus will revisit this intriguing proposition later in the transfer window.
