Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens in the summer transfer window.
As per a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United want to sign highly-rated English winger Jamie Gittens from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund as a long-term replacement for Brazilian international Antony.
Antony is currently away on loan at Real Betis, and he has done quite well for the Andalusian outfit. However, he is expected to leave the club permanently in the summer, and Gittens would be a quality replacement.
The Englishman has proven himself in Germany, and he has 16 goal contributions this season. He could prove to be a quality long-term investment for Manchester United. The Red Devils will be hoping to fight for trophies next season, and they need quality players at their disposal. They need to improve their attacking unit, and signing a quality winger should be a priority for them.
It will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with Borussia Dortmund in the coming weeks. The opportunity to play in his homeland will be quite attractive for Gittens, and the player will certainly fancy moved to Manchester United.
They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be hard to turn down. Meanwhile, Antony will want to sort out his long-term future and focus on his football as well.
Antony needs to move on
Leaving Manchester United permanently would be ideal for all parties. The Brazilian international has not been able to live up to the expectations since the big-money move from Ajax, and this is the right time for the two parties to go their separate ways. The player has attracted interest from other Spanish clubs as well, and Manchester United will be hoping to recoup as much as possible for him.
It will be interesting to see where Antony ends up in the summer. The 25-year-old is entering his peak years, and he needs to join a club where he will play regularly. He has been linked with a permanent move to Real Betis, and Atletico Madrid are keen on him as well. They would be the ideal destinations for the Brazilian.
