Clubs in the Premier League had until Wednesday, September 13 to submit their first-half squads, which could only include a maximum of 25 senior players.
Although United announced earlier in the week that Brazil winger Antony was taking a leave of absence “until further notice” to “address the allegations” brought against him, he was still listed on United’s list.
Antony denied the allegations in an interview with Brazilian TV channel SBT, but United, who had received criticism for how they handled Mason Greenwood’s situation at the club, decided that he and the club should take some time apart while the allegations are investigated.
Despite this, he is still a part of the 25-man sq
Manchester United could revisit Rico Henry interest next summer
The news of Luke Shaw’s ιnjury had Manchester United scrambling in the waning days of the summer transfer window.
It has been reported that Tyrell Malacia, the team’s backup fullback, has also been injured and will be out until November.
Diogo Dalot, normally a right defender, has started the last two games on the left side of the defense at the insistence of manager Erik ten Hag.
United’s LB search has been complicatedUnited has been linked to a number of European stars, including Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, before settling on Tottenham Hotspur’s Sergio Reguilon.United may send the Spanish international back to his parent club in January if both of their injured fullbacks are well again by that time.
United had Rico Henry, a 26-year-old left back from Brentford, on their list of potential acquisitions and had already had preliminary negotiations with the Bees.
Football Insider reports that if United meets the club’s asking price for fullback Thomas Frank next summer, he will be willing to leave the London club.
According to Football Insider’s sources, “Brentford could accept a bid of £35 million or more for left-back Rico Henry in 2024. The team coached by Erik ten Hag did not have the funds to make the defense a permanent addition, but they have the option to try again next season.
Price tag on Rico Henry unveiledThe Bees aren’t likely to stand in Henry’s way if he wants to make a huge move, according to Football Insider’s reliable source.
The Englishman has been on the periphery of the national team setup, but after a string of impressive performances for his club, he may finally get a call up.
Henry has been a consistent contributor to Frank’s squad, sitting out just one game in the regular season last year while starting every league game this season.
Despite the player’s promising development, United appears to be set at left back once everyone is healthy, and there appear to be more pressing needs elsewhere on the team.