Ten Hag Tried to Block £86m Antony Transfer at Man Utd

New reports reveal that former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and his agent Kees Vos opposed the club's £86 million signing of Brazilian forward Antony in 2022, despite widespread belief that Ten Hag endorsed the transfer. The club proceeded with the deal due to competition from Arsenal, fearing they would lose out on the player. Antony struggled to meet expectations at United, scoring 12 goals and providing five assists in 96 appearances before being loaned to Real Betis, where he revived his form with 14 contributions in 26 games. This costly transfer has been a persistent blemish on Ten Hag's reputation, as he was left to bear the blame for a move he tried to prevent. Antony is now expected to be sold in the summer, with Bayer Leverkusen among the clubs linked to the forward. The situation underscores tensions between Ten Hag's preferences and the club's transfer decisions during his tenure.