Manchester UnitedLiverpool's performance in the Premier League during the 2024/25 season has been a wake-up call for many in and around the club, as the current crop of players are simply not at the level required for England's top flight.
A string of four straight losses and a 14th place finish in the division proved that £600 million has been spent in the last three years It was a huge waste of money, with serious questions to ask.
Erik ten Hag He oversaw all the additions during his tenure as technical director of the Red Devils, before he was sacked and left as the new coach Reuben Amorim To pick up the pieces as a result.
The 39-year-old was unable to get the best out of the team and was desperate to make his mark on the team if they were to progress and dig themselves out of their current predicament.
As a result, harsh criticism must be leveled at several players, including one who may be about to end his unsuccessful chapter at Old Trafford in January.
The bid made for Manchester United's big-money failure
According to reports received in Spain. Real Betis made contact With the Brazilian winger's agents Anthony Regarding a possible loan deal to join the LaLiga team.
The 24-year-old who was commissioned £86 million in summer 2022she just has He participated in 11 matches in all competitions This season, he has scored just once against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.
Despite Anthony's initial offer of a loan move, the report suggests there could be an option in the future to make any move permanent at the end of the season.
It also claims that the Red Devils hierarchy are open to cutting their losses and offloading the former Ajax man if they receive a satisfactory offer – which could end his dismal stay in England.
Given the current cost-cutting process at Old Trafford, it would be wise to let him leave, even on a temporary basis, but it is important that Manuel Pellegrini's side make a significant contribution towards his expenses. Wage £200,000 per week.
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However, he may not be the only United player to depart in the coming weeks, with one player's future looking increasingly uncertain following Monday's defeat to Newcastle.
How does Anthony compare to Zarqzy in 2024/25
Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee He was another player who arrived at Old Trafford with high expectations, At a cost of 36.5 million pounds sterling From Bologna, Italy, during the last summer transfer period.
Since then, the 23-year-old has struggled to maintain consistent form, only scoring Four times in 27 matches Across all competitions, three of them are in the Premier League.
However, he was withdrawn after just over half an hour in the last league game, failing to capitalize on his recall, with Amorim turning things around after two early goals from the visitors.
Such a decision could spell the end of his United career in January, as the new manager clearly does not have much confidence in the striker to turn the game around when the Red Devils' backs are up against the wall.
As for Anthony, his time at Old Trafford was also a disaster, as he only scored 12 times in 93 matchesand dropped down the pecking order, even under coach Ten Hag, who brought him to England after their time together in the Netherlands.
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Total number of Manchester United players in the English Premier League (2024/25) |
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player |
g+a |
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Bruno Fernandes |
9 |
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Imad Diallo |
8 |
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Marcus Rashford |
5 |
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Alejandro Garnacho |
4 |
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Joshua Zirkzee |
4 |
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Rasmus Hoglund |
2 |
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Anthony |
0 |
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Statistics via Footmob |
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The former United coach called the winger “Unstoppable“After his move to the club, but the fans lacked any real quality during his time at the North West.
Since Amorim's appointment, he has made only two starts, neither of which have happened Premier LeagueHe was then forced to make do with minutes in various cup competitions.
He has been used as a substitute on five occasions, A total of only 86 minuteswith the likes of Amad Diallo now preferred to add big money in attacking areas.
Given his steady decline in minutes and lack of impact since his move, it's time to cut their losses on Anthony 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 needs to collaborate with the Spanish side to ensure there is a strong chance of making the temporary move permanent in the summer to allow new investment for Amorim in the summer.
