A report suggests that Manchester United have “lost patience” with Antony and are contemplating trading the Brazilian for Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad. Meanwhile, it has been reported that the Red Devils will acquire a striker during the January transfer window to “increase competition for Rasmus Hojlund,” and Liverpool has “moved on” from their January transfer attempt to acquire the Brazilian phenomenon Andre Trindade.

MAN UTD CONSIDER ANTONY SWAP

Manchester United are reportedly considering offering Antony in exchange for Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo.

Antony has yet to score or register an assist in 19 matches this season and if reports are to be believed United has lost patience with the Brazilian. The Manchester Evening News writes: “A report from AS, via Sport Witness, says United are keeping tabs on Kubo who has recorded six goals and four assists in 24 outings this season. The article moots that United may be prepared to offer Antony in exchange, although this seems unlikely.“With Jadon Sancho set to leave United next month on loan, the Reds will need to keep hold of their wide players. It also remаins to be seen what stance Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes when he arrives at the club.“He may take a more hardline approach to transfers but swapping Antony for the untested Kubo would carry its risks, while Sociedad have indicated they would not agree to a swap deal.”

UNITED EYE STRIKER TO ADD COMPETITION FOR HOJLUND

Staying on the subject of Manchester United a report in the Express suggests that the club will sign a striker in the January transfer window to “add competition for Rasmus Hojlund and address Erik ten Hag’s lack of goals”. Hojlund is yet to find the net for United in 14 Premier League appearances despite being the UEFA Champions League joint top scorer with five goals. And with United having failed to score in their last four games – Bournemouth, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and West Ham – the club feels a need to find a solution.”Ten Hag will reportedly pursue a solution in the New Year to attempt to salvage something from his woeful second campaign at the helm,” the article states.” According to Fabrizio Romano, United are likely to recruit a backup striker this winter to add competition for struggling £72million star Rasmus Hojlund.”The report adds that United have held talks with the representatives of Borussia Dortmund ace Donyell Malen, Bundesliga bagsman Serhou Guirassy and RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner.”