Ruben Amorim has used the Brazilian sparingly since being appointed to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. And United chiefs will be keen for Antony to boost his market value by playing regularly elsewhere, in order for the club to recoup a chunk of the £84million it took to him in 2022.

Manchester United face yet more left-back frustration with news coming out of France that Nuno Mendes has decided to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract. Signing a new player for the left side of the defence is one of the Red Devils' top priorities this year.

Ruben Amorim has been desperate for new signings after a difficult start to his reign at Manchester United, but one of his top targets is set to force the manager back to the drawing board