Saudi Pro League clubs plot move for Man Utd attacker Erik Ten Hag said "is like a son to me"
Manchester United are looking to sell four players this summer after Marcus Rashford left for Barcelona.
Ruben Amorim has a big issue in terms of a lack of transfer funds this summer, which is preventing him from being able to improve at the striker position, in midfield and at the goalkeeper spot.
Manchester United need to sell several players this summer, with the likes of Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia all expected to leave. Marcus Rashford has left the club, but only on a loan deal to Barcelona until the end of this upcoming season.
As of yet, Sancho is the most likely to leave of the four, as he has been linked to Serie A giants Juventus. However, United will desperately hope that they can sell the four players to fund the rest of their transfer business.
Saudi Pro League interested in Antony
Antony is one of the players that Man United want to sell this summer, after his 6-month loan spell with Real Betis last season. The Brazilian winger saw success with the La Liga club, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 26 appearances. Betis wants him back, but it is understood that they won’t be able to afford a deal to bring him to the club permanently.
Sky Sports Journalist Lyall Thomas has now provided an update, claiming there is interest from the Saudi Pro League in Antony, and that the winger is reportedly ‘open’ to a move there. However, he does say that the Brazilian winger would prefer to stay in Europe this summer.
Two of Saudi Arabia's top clubs are interested in signing Antony from #ManchesterUnited. Permanent move to #RealBetis unlikely at this stage. Antony taking time to choose next move and could be open to Saudi but prefers to remain in Europe: https://t.co/IRgceueCfP #MUFC pic.twitter.com/8yp90nKN2Q
— Lyall Thomas (@SkySportsLyall) July 25, 2025
United will need to sell Antony for at least £32.5m to avoid a PSR loss on the winger, after they signed him in 2022 for over £80m. It is understood that they are looking for around £40m for Antony, a fee that Saudi clubs are more than capable of affording this summer.
Ten Hag shuts down rumours of Antony reunion
It has been said that Antony could join up with Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik Ten Hag, who signed him at United, and previously during his time with Ajax. Leverkusen lost Florian Wirtz, who joined Liverpool, and Antony could provide a replacement for the German international.
However, Ten Hag has shut down rumours of a move to Bayer Leverkusen, despite his love for Antony and the way he plays. The former United boss was quoted by Sports Mole: “He has great quality. I signed him twice. He was like a son to me, he still is a son to me. We're not interested in him at the moment, but we'll see what happens in the future."
Ten Hag has also been linked to signing Alejandro Garnacho, who is expected to leave Man United this summer, although it seems as though the Argentinian winger is most likely to join Premier League rivals Chelsea as things stand. Garnacho is expected to cost upwards of £40m, and would provide a big cash boost for the Red Devils.