God. Remember when Antony was supposed to be the next big thing? I watched that poor guy struggle at Old Trafford for nearly two years, looking completely lost and drowning under that massive £86m price tag. Talk about a career nosedive.

I've got a mate who's a die-hard United supporter who texted me last November: "Thank god Amorim is shipping Antony out. Can't watch another stepover leading nowhere." Harsh but fair.

The Spanish Renaissance Nobody Saw Coming

But here's teh plot twist nobody expected - the guy's absolutely thriving in Seville! Six goals and four assists in just 19 games for Betis? That's more end product than his entire United career squeezed into half a season.

I caught his performance against Fiorentina in the Conference League semi last week. Unrecognizable from the hesitant, confidence-shot player who used to hide at Old Trafford.

Simeone Wants Him? Really?

According to El Chiringuito (who admittedly love a transfer rumor), Atletico Madrid have actually made an enquiry about signing Antony permanently. Champions League football under Simeone after being a United flop? Talk about failing upwards!

This would be like... I dunno... getting fired from your job at the corner shop and then Goldman Sachs calling you the next day. Football makes no sense sometimes.

The United Fire Sale

United aren't exactly being subtle about their summer plans. They're trying to offload at least 10 players in what feels like the 17th "massive rebuild" since Fergie left in 2013. (I've lost count at this point.)

Evans, Heaton, Eriksen, and Lindelof are basically packing their bags already. But the shocking part is they're actively shopping Rashford, Sancho and Antony too.

Casemiro's on the chopping block as well. Remember when we all thought that signing was genius back in 2022? Poor guy looks like he's running through treacle these days.

Show Me The Money!

Despite being desperate to sell, United are still demanding between €40-50 million for Antony. That's roughly £34-43m in real money.

Are they delusional? Possibly.

But with Saudi money floating around and Atletico's interest, they might actually recoup half of what they paid. Which, considering his United performances, would be a minor miracle.

The Onana Situation...

In a completely related note (because it's all part of the United clearout), I heard from a source last week that they're actively trying to move Onana to Saudi Arabia. After just one season! And his backup Bayindir might leave too, desperate for playing time before the 2026 World Cup.

Honestly, watching United's transfer strategy is like watching someone play Football Manager after downing four pints. Buy high, sell low, repeat until bankrupt.

Back in 2018, I remember arguing with colleagues that United would be back among Europe's elite within three years. I feel stupid now. Seven years later and they're still throwing good money after bad and shipping out players they massively overpaid for.

Let's see if Atletico actually pulls the trigger on this one. Antony in the Champions League next season while United... aren't? That would be quite the career resurrection.