Benfica open talks with United for Antony loan

Benfica have opened discussions with Manchester United for out of favour 24 year old winger Antony, who has yet to make one start in league action since the arrival of new club manager Ruben Amorim.

Benfica are looking to strengthen their depth at the right wing position and feel that Antony would be a perfect backup to current starter Angel di Maria and be able to supplement the 36 year old star, who the club would prefer to rest on occasions. 

Benfica is in competition for Antony alongside Real Betis and Olympiacos, but it is still uncertain if United are looking to move out the player who arrived at the club for a hefty price tag of €95M in the summer of 2022.

His career at United started off exceptionally well under the guidance of the club's former manager, Erik Ten Hag, but his career has flopped to the wayside for some time now with what can only be a lack of confidence in his own game.

Benfica will have to negotiate with United on the player's remaining salary for the season if a loan were to take place, with Antony still set to earn over £5M to finish off the season.