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Man United could use Antony in January swap deal to sign ‘explosive’ young Brazilian star

New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will certainly arrive to a busy inbox at Old Trafford, with several delicate situations to assess.

One of those predicaments for Amorim will be the future of big-money winger Antony at Man United, who has failed to live up to his price tag.

The Brazilian arrived under Erik ten Hag af♏ter also impressing at Ajax, but he simply hasn’t been able to replicate that promise in Manchester.

That being said, TBR Football underst🐠ands Man United might explore using Antony as part of a January bid for young Flamengo star Lorran.

Man United face Premier League competition for Flamengo star Lorran

United have long-standing interest in 18-year-old Lorran, who is high on the radar of a host o꧟f Premier League clubs who are contemplating a move in January.

The young attacking midfi🐽elder has emerged as one of the stand-out prospects in Brazilian football.

Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images
Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images

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Lorran was strongly linked with a move 🥂to England before when United were showing interest,ꦿ and Dan Ashworth and his team may now have a trick up their sleeves.

United have already told Antony h✅e can leave the club in January amid his struggles.

And given that Flamengo are one of the sides to show an interest in the wing🦩er, he could be involved in talks to sign Lorran at some point.

However, United are not alone i🎀n their admiration for Loജrran.

West Ham and Brighton also want Lorran in January

TBR also understands that Bri🌟ghton & Hove Albion and West Ham 𝓰United have been among the clubs checking on Lorran.

Of course, t♉here is also interest from Europe with the likes of RB Leipzig, Marseille and Atalanta.

Howeve🅰r, it is u🌞ltimately believed that Lorran has a preference to play in England in the future. 

On his part, Lorran is described as an ‘’ talent who cou🅘ld thrive in the Premier League, a player well equipped for the physical challeജnge.

Lorran has a release clause of €50m (£43m) in his contract, a player who has already made 30 first team appearances♌ for Flamengo.

However, 🐈the Brazilian club would be willing to accept a lower price in January.