Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe (Picture: Getty)

Newcastle United ‘wouldn’t touch’ Manchester United flop Antony despite being linked with a surprise move for the Brazilian.

That is the opinion of former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who has described Antony as ‘lightweight’ and questioned whether he will ever come good in the Premier League.

Manchester United spent more than £80m to sign Antony from Ajax in 2022 but the 24-year-old has endured a dismal spell at Old Trafford, scoring just five league goals across his first two seasons.

Antony is yet to start a Premier League game this term and his reduced role in the team led to speculation he could leave United during the summer transfer window.
While that failed to materalise – with Erik ten Hag reportedly blocking him from leaving on loan on deadline day – Antony will likely continue to be linked with a move away from United ahead of the January transfer window.

One outlet even suggested Newcastle would consider a surprise move for Antony during the winter window, though ex-Premier League star Robinson has rubbished that rumour.

‘Antony, no, I don?t think anybody at Newcastle would touch him,’ the former Tottenham, Blackburn, Leeds, Burnley and England goalkeeper told Football Insider.

Struggling Manchester United star Antony (Picture: Getty)

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