According to Paul Parker, Manchester United must sell ten flops during a huge summer clearance.
Antony, an £85 million new signing, is one of the primary names on the chopping block.
Erik ten Hag has been pressed to offload eleven players
Both club captain Harry Maguire and big-money signing Jadon Sancho are in Ԁɑ𝚗ɡег
Antony is another individual who may be sold after just a year
Erik ten Hag has been instrumental in reviving the sleeping behemoth since taking control in the summer.
He broke United’s six-year trophy drought by taking them to the Carabao Cup, and he still hopes to win the FA Cup and Europa League and qualify for the Champions League.
Despite nine signings or loans, and nine first-team players sold or released, Parker feels there is still much work to be done in the transfer market.
“I would suggest that 10 players from the present roster need to depart Manchester United this season,” Parker remarked.
“Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Anthony Elanga, Wout Weghorst, Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho, and Antony are all out.
“Then there are players like Phil Jones, Eric Bailly, and others who don’t have a future at the club but are highly visible.
“Antony… I see why Erik ten Hag brought him in. He knew him very well and he knows that he works hard. He can rely on him.
“But I don’t think he’ll be able to establish himself as a regular at United.”
“There are a lot of great players out there for a lot less money than him.”
“And I don’t think he can repay Manchester United’s investment in terms of performance.”
“I don’t see him taking up that right-hand side.”
“United need a guy who can consistently produce, and I don’t believe they’ll get that from him.”
After a summer-long battle with Ajax, Antony came with considerable hype before spending hefty money for the Brazilian.
Despite flashes of brilliance, he has been unable to live up to his price tag, producing seven goals and one assist in 30 games.
He hasn’t scored in the Premier League since October 9, when he scored for the third time in three games against Everton.
Dalot looks to have fallen behind Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the pecking order, while Lindelof and Maguire are often neglected in favor of Luke Shaw at center-back.
LINDELOF CREATED A SCAPEGOAT
Ten Hag may believe Casemiro can outperform McTominay and Van de Beek in the midfield.
Marcus Rashford is the standout of the attack, with Elanga, Martial, Weghort, Sancho, and Antony failing to contribute effectively.
Parker, on the other hand, believes Lindelof has been treated unfairly.
“A lot of the names that I named are evident since they are not playing and want to play consistently,” he told Bettors.
“But, I’d want to explain why I believe Victor Lindelof should depart since I appreciate him as a player.”
“Lindelof is a superb player who deserves to play every week, but that won’t happen at United since Erik ten Hag doesn’t seem to like him.”
“A lot of supporters and the media have made him the scapegoat.” But he has many talents and could play for many top teams.”
“He usually gives at least a seven out of 10.”
“He never disappoints the boss, and he is the guy to bring if you want a defender you can rely on.”
Parker’s remarks reflect Gary Neville’s assertion that the Red Devils had bought just six world-class players since Sir Alex Ferguson departed in 2013.
Yet, the club has already compiled a list of summer transfer objectives.
England captain Harry Kane is at the top of the list, with the board granting the management permission to make a transfer.
Mason Mount, Kaoru Mitoma, Moises Caicedo, and Randal Kolo Muani are other candidates.
But, to bring in the new stars, United will need to let go of some of the squad’s deadwood.
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