Sheringham Advises Antony To Learn From Ronaldo To Succeed At Man Utd

To understand the Premier League, Teddy Sheringham advises Manchester United winger Antony to look to Cristiano Ronaldo as an example.

Brazil forward acquired for £85 million

However, to support that price tag

Portuguese demonstrated that transformation is possible.

WHAT OCCURED? The Brazilian international has struggled to produce consistently in his first season in England after moving to the Red Devils from Ajax for £85 million ($107 million) in the summer of 2022. Only eight goals and two assists have been recorded this season by the 23-year-old, who has garnered more attention for his ridiculous showboating. Former Old Trafford show pony and current Portuguese superstar Ronaldo changed his ways to become a five-time Ballon d’Or winner and all-time great.

THEN WHAT? Many have suggested that United overspent on a player who had succeeded in the Netherlands under Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag, raising doubts about Antony’s ability to follow a similar route and demonstrate his worth.

Man Utd make transfer decision on loan star Wout Weghorst amid links to Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani

When Wout Weghorst’s loan arrangement expires, Manchester United allegedly won’t be retaining him on a long-term basis.

In January, a Dutch striker relocated to Old Trafford.

has only scored two goals.

Red Devils are looking for new targets.

WHAT OCCURED? In order to offset Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit as a free agent, Erik ten Hag brought the Netherlands striker to the Red Devils on a temporary basis in January. Weghorst came from Burnley after having his time at Besiktas in Turkey cut short.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Despite dedicating his whole 30-year-old career to United, playing a variety of roles in their attacking unit and leading them to Carabao Cup victory, he has only scored twice in 26 games. The Red Devils are getting ready to look elsewhere with that in mind.

The Manchester Evening News reports that the experienced Dutchman will return to Turf Moor this summer despite United having a ᴘᴜʀᴄʜᴀsᴇ option in place with Burnley. His contract with the Clarets, who have secured promotion back to the Premier League, is set to expire in 2025.

THEN WHAT? In the summer transfer window, United’s top priority is to sign another No. 9, but their focus has since turned to players like Harry Kane of Tottenham, Victor Osimhen of Napoli, Randal Kolo Muani of Eintracht Frankfurt, Rasmus Hojlund of Atalanta, Goncalo Ramos of Benfica, and Mohammed Kudus of Ajax.