Liverpool look set to be spared a meeting with Antony in the Champions League group-stages this season as the Ajax star closes in on an £85m move to Manchester United.
However, the Brazil international’s arrival at Old Trafford could add an extra spice to proceedings when the Reds next clash with the Red Devils, with the 22-year-old having history with one key member of Jurgen Klopp ’s squad.
Darwin Nunez ’s showings for Benfica last season helped earn him his move, worth an initial £64m, to Liverpool, with the Reds beating United to the Uruguay international’s signature after he scored home and away against them in the Champions League quarter-finals.