Amorim must sell Man Utd a mulberry worse than Zirkzee

Manchester UnitedHis form in the Premier League during 2024/25. has been a wake-up call for many in and around the club, with the current number of players simply not up to the standard required for England’s top flight.

A four-game losing streak and a 14th-place finish in the division proved yes £600 million spent in the last three years was a huge waste of money, with serious questions that need to be asked.

Erik ten Haag he oversaw all the additions during his tenure as Red Devils manager, before being sacked and leaving a new boss Reuben Amorim pick up the pieces as a result.

The 39-year-old has failed to get the best out of the squad, desperately needed to put his stamp on the team if they are to progress and pull themselves out of their current predicament.

As a result, brutal calls have to be made on a number of players, including one who could end his unsuccessful chapter at Old Trafford in January.

Manchester United’s big money bid

According to reports from Spain, Real Betis got in touch with the Brazilian winger’s agents Antonius about a potential loan move to join LaLiga.

24-year-old, who costs £86m in summer 2022there is only he made 11 appearances in all competitions this season, he has scored just once against League One Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.

Despite the initial offer being for Antony to go on loan, the report states that there could be an option to make any transfer permanent at the end of the campaign.

It is also claimed that the Red Devils hierarchy are open to cutting their losses and offloading the former Ajax player if they receive a satisfactory offer – potentially ending his dismal stay in England.

Given the current cost-cutting operation at Old Trafford, it would be wise to let him leave, even on a temporary basis, but it is crucial that Manuel Pellegrini’s side pay a significant contribution A weekly salary of £200,000.

However, he may not be the only United player to leave in the coming weeks, with one player’s future looking increasingly uncertain after Monday’s defeat at Newcastle.

How Antony compares to Zirkzee in 2024/25

Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee was another player who arrived at Old Trafford with high expectations, it costs £36.5 million from the Italian side of Bologna during the last summer window.

The 23-year-old has struggled for consistent form since then, scoring only goals four times in 27 appearances in all competitions, with three of them coming in the Premier League.

However, he was hauled off after just over half an hour in the last league outing, failing to capitalize on his recall and Amorim turning things around after two early goals from the visitors.

Such a decision could mean the end of his United career in January, and the new manager clearly has little faith in the striker to turn a game around when the Red Devils’ backs are against the wall.

As for Antony, his time at Old Trafford was also a disaster, scoring only goals 12 times in 93 appearancesfalling down the pecking order, even under Chief Ten Hague, who brought him to England after a joint stint in Holland.

The former United boss called the winger “unstoppable” following his move to the club, but fans were denied any real quality during his time in the North West.

Since being appointed to Amorim, he has made just two starts, neither of which came in Premier Leagueafter which he had to settle for minutes in various cup competitions.

He was used as a substitute on five occasions, only 86 minutes in totalwith the likes of Amad Diallo now preferred over rich additions in attacking areas.

Given his steady decline in minutes and lack of impact since his transfer, it’s high time the hierarchy cut their losses on Antony and let him move on and revive his once promising career.

A potential move to Real Betis could be on the cards, but the club must work with the Spanish side to ensure there is a strong chance the temporary move can be made permanent in the summer to allow for fresh investment for Amor in the summer.