- Antony has played just one minute so far this Premier League season for United
- He has been out of favour and a move to Fenerbahce would offer him an escape
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Fenerbahce are planning a shock loan move for Manchester United man Antony, according to reports in Turkey.
The summer transfer window may have come and gone for teams in England, but it remains open in various other locations around the world, including Turkey, where Fenerbahce are based.
Teams in the country can complete deals up until September 13, meaning a number of Premier League clubs could still lose some of their players in the coming days.
One of those clubs could be Manchester United, with Sport Witness suggesting via reports in Turkey that Fenerbahce, managed by former United boss Jose Mourinho, are keen to end Antony’s Old Trafford nightmare – at least temporarily.
According to the report, the club were looking to complete a deal as early as Wednesday eveing and are believed to be keen for a potential loan agreement.
Antony could be offered a way out of his Manchester United nightmare via Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce, who are managed by Jose Mourinho, are able to make moves until September 13, when the transfer window closes in the country
United man Antony has struggled for game time at Old Trafford, playing just one minutes so far this season
Antony joined United for £85.5million two years ago, but has failed to settle at Old Trafford, playing just one minute so far in the Premier League this campaign.
He has found himself behind the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo in the pecking order, though Jadon Sancho has now left the club.
In total, he has played 83 times for the Red Devils during his Old Trafford career, scoring 11 goals.
Before his move, however, he had impressed for Ajax – much of that under Erik ten Hag – leading to the Dutchman signing his former star at Old Trafford.
A move could provide the chance for the Brazilian to revitalise his career, and Mourinho’s Fenerbahce could be the opportune place for that to happen.
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