Manchester United have a new director, and the team has shown a very different efficiency in the transfer market. The signing of Zirkze in installments for 42.5 million, followed by the signing of 18-year-old "New Varane" Yoro by Real Madrid, and then non-stop negotiations with Ugarte on a personal package, hoping to get the deal done before the trip to United States. In terms of selling players, it is also "quality and efficiency", 10 million + 50% second transfer + repurchase sent away Cambuwala, 30 million + 50% second transfer sent away Greenwood.

It is no exaggeration to say that Ashworth is the best director of Manchester United in the post-Ferguson era, and all Red Devils fans are looking forward to the new season. But no matter how strong Ashworth is, some thorny problems will also feel "unsolvable", such as Anthony, the 100 million standard king.

Are Manchester United trying to keep Antony? The answer is clearly no. Judging by last season's performances, Ten Hag has also lost faith in him. But why are there no Antony transfer rumours? The answer is also obvious, because no one is interested.

Anthony was pulled to a height he shouldn't have reached by a heavily premium transfer fee. Before moving to Manchester United, Antony was worth only 35 million, with 12 goals and 10 assists in the Eredivisie. To be honest, such a performance and data in the Eredivisie is not too impressive, because with the overall level of the Eredivisie, such data will be discounted in the Premier League.

However, in order to get Antony, Manchester United paid a transfer fee of 100 million euros. Whatever the reason, since 100 million euros were spent, it is natural for the outside world to define Anthony with the label of "Mr. 100 million yuan". But at his level of 35 million euros, how can he ask for 100 million euros in performance? This is obviously difficult for the strongman. In the first season, it was actually okay, with 8 goals and 3 assists, but last season it fell across the board, with 3 goals and 2 assists, and was once abandoned.

Anthony is a Brazil attacker, with some moves that are a bit fancy, but almost zero practicality. It's very rare to see Anthony succeed, and the usual operation is nothing more than a few swings of the leg on the spot, and then a cross or a back. Many Brazil attackers have their own famous skills, such as "ox tail passing", "pendulum passing", "rainbow passing", "cycling" and so on, while Anthony's famous skill is "gyroscopic circle", which has no actual combat significance and no ornamentation.

The sluggish performance is also reflected in the value, which soared to 75 million after joining Manchester United, but has since fallen all the way and now falls to 25 million. To be honest, if a team is willing to bid 25 million, it is estimated that Manchester United's top management will also consider making a move, but the reality is cruel. According to ESPN, Antony will be allowed to leave on loan if a club is willing to pay Antony's £70,000 weekly salary.

Antony's current salary is £200,000 a week, which means United are willing to afford about two-thirds of what is commonly known as the "upside down". Manchester United's top management also made such a deal during the previous Sandezi and Erdezi periods, loaning Sanchez to Inter Milan with a reverse salary, and Sancho to Dort with a reverse salary. United's new uniforms were able to send Cambuvara and Mason Greenwood away at a good price because the players' abilities and potential were recognised, and Antony was not one of them. This is one of the most failed deals in the post-Ferguson era. There are three years left on his contract, and there is no solution until then.

In addition to Ugarte, Manchester United also "took the time" to try to intercept Huvilla. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Manchester United wanted to criticise Villa's £50 million offer to sign Amadou Onana, but it was unsuccessful and the player chose to join Villa anyway. Because Amadou Onana has given limited consideration to the club's sporting programme and has already made a commitment to Emery.

Intercepting Real Madrid, intercepting Bayern, and trying to clear Villa, Manchester United successfully changed its name this summer window, not called "Manju", "Manchu" is more appropriate. Amadou Onana is a good target indeed, having played in the Premier League for two seasons and does not have much of an adaptation problem. And the defensive ability is also very strong, he is a famous "steal expert" in the Premier League, and he is only 22 years old, which is in line with the team building philosophy of INEOS Group. Since the interception failed, then chase Ugarte with all his might, and the Uruguay midfielder is also worth looking forward to.