Report: Newcastle have just been offered a chance to sign £82m Man United player in a shock deal this month

01/02/2025 09:15 AM

Just 11 players have played for both Newcastle United and Manchester United in the history of the Premier League.

The likes of Andy Cole and Nicky Butt are arguably the most successful of the list, while there have been a few for whom things haven’t worked out at either club – Giuseppe Rossi springs to mind.

Martin Dubravka was the latest to don the colours of both clubs. The Slovakia international spent a few months on loan at Old Trafford in the 2022/23 campaign.

Now, Newcastle have the chance to sign a player from Manchester United in this month’s transfer window.

Manchester United winger Antony has been offered to Newcastle

Manchester United signed Antony from Ajax for an initial fee of £82 million in the summer of 2022 (BBC).

The Brazilian was viewed by many as a great signing because he had delivered brilliant numbers under Erik ten Hag when they were together in the Netherlands.

Antony scored on his Premier League debut against Arsenal and then found the net in each of his next two league games as well, against Manchester City and Everton.

At the time, it looked like he was going to be a success at Old Trafford, but United fans will tell you now that he has been one of the most disappointing signings in the history of the club.

CaughtOffside have revealed that Manchester United are ready to part ways with Antony and in what is a big shock, Newcastle United are among the clubs who have been offered a chance to sign him.

Ajax, Juventus and Benfica are the others, while La Liga side Real Betis have made an offer to sign the winger on loan. But, that deal is subject to United paying a part of his wages.

It’s unclear if Newcastle are interested in pursuing a move for Antony in the coming weeks.

Should Newcastle United sign Antony?

Newcastle shouldn’t go anywhere near Antony.

The Brazilian did well during his time at Ajax, but his performances since joining Manchester United two-and-a-half years ago have been a disaster.

Newcastle could do with a new attacker in this window, but signing Antony – even on a loan deal – makes absolutely no sense.

He just hasn’t done enough to prove that he can deliver in the Premier League.

We think Newcastle are better off holding onto Miguel Almiron than signing Antony from Manchester United in the coming weeks.