Manchester United's approach for Ajax winger Antony could have a domino effect on Chelsea and their transfer business in the next week. Their move for the Brazilian will impact the Dutch club trying to find a replacement, with links surrounding a return for Blues' forward Hakim Ziyech.
The 29-year-old has struggled to get his Chelsea career flying since joining in 2020 for roughly £36million, making 84 appearances for the club in all competitions, with 14 goals scored and 10 assists. His role under Thomas Tuchel in particular has been unknown, without a position to call his own in the system.
The German coach admitted back in February that it was tough to get him in the side, failing to start him in the Club World Cup final. "We switched systems lately. If we play in a back four, a 4-1-4-1, with a right winger position - this suits Hakim [Ziyech] very best," said Tuchel.
