Manchester United are interested in signing a new winger to replace Antony this summer.
Since his big-money move from Ajax in 2022, Antony has failed to live up to expectations. He has scored just 11 goals and five assists in 82 appearances in all competitions.
He was largely a substitute in the second half of last season. ESPN claims the misfiring forward will be allowed to leave on loan if his £70,000-a-week wages are matched.
L’Equipe reports that United have been working on a deal for Simons for a year now and remain interested in signing him.
The Red Devils are set to face competition from Bayern Munich for the versatile star.
Man Utd could sign Simons on loan to replace Antony
Simons had a productive season on loan with RB Leipzig last term. He scored 10 goals and provided another 15 assists from 43 appearances for the Bundesliga giants.
He is now expected to leave on another season-long loan, considering the French champions want to avoid paying a huge transfer fee to his former club PSV Eindhoven.
The Dutch outfit are owed a ‘significant sell-on fee‘ if the attacker is sold by January 2025.
This is definitely a huge boost for United who are unlikely to make a huge outlay on a winger. A loan deal with an option or obligation to buy next summer would suit them.
Simons would be a fabulous acquisition for the Red Devils. He made 25 goal contributions for Leipzig last term and also excelled with his dribbling, duel-winning ability and recoveries.
The Dutchman can comfortably operate from either flank, but he could be a useful replacement for Antony on the right wing.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com.
