Man Utd could use Antony in ambitious swap deal with European giant to fix problem position

Manchester United could include Antony as part of a massive transfer deal with one of the top clubs in Europe.

After joining United back in August 2022, it's safe to say Antony has failed to make his mark at Old Trafford, scoring just 12 goals in 96 appearances for the Premier League club.

His lacking form ultimately led to the Brazilian winger being sent to join La Liga club Real Betis on loan in January, keeping him at the Spanish club until the end of the season.

But Antony appears to have turned things around since joining his new club, meaning United could consider leveraging one club's new-found interest in their forward when the transfer window reopens in the summer.

Since arriving at Real Betis in January, Antony has scored three goals and assisted two across six appearances, a considerably better ratio than at United.

His uptake in form, combined with United's perceived willingness to negotiate a deal, has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe ahead of the summer window.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Serie A giants Juventus are among the clubs interested in a summer move for Antony as they see him as a player who is more than capable up front and will therefore consider making a bid when the window open in June.

However, United could instead use the Italian side's reported interest to negotiate an ambitious swap deal that would help them address perhaps the biggest issue within the current United squad.

Despite both players being handed several opportunities to impress, neither Rasmus Hojlund nor Joshua Zirkzee have impressed at United, leading to the club reportedly considering several new forwards ahead of the summer.

Kenan Yildiz has been linked with several Premier League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. (Image: Getty)

One player said to be on United's shortlist, is promising Juventus youngster Kenan Yildiz who is more than capable of playing both in the centre of attack or on the left wing.

Although the Turin-based club would likely to be reluctant to part ways with the talented 19-year-old, a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport has revealed that they are considering allowing him to leave in order to address their current financial woes.

This could offer an ideal opportunity for United, who could use Juventus' interest in Antony and their potential willingness to sell Yildiz to facilitate a swap deal that would no doubt go down as one of the top transfers of the summer.