MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony has been linked with a return to Ajax but the Dutch giants are worried about the player’s mindset, reports suggest.

United signed the winger for a staggering £85.5million in 2022 after a stunning two-year stint in Amsterdam where he amassed 24 goals and 22 assists in 82 appearances.

Manchester United flop Antony has been linked with a return to Ajax

Ajax have doubts over a move as they worry about Antony’s mentality after his Man Utd struggles

However, the Brazil international failed to replicate his Ajax success at Old Trafford as he has only managed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 86 appearances.

Antony’s struggles continue this season as he has made only four appearances across all competitions, in which he scored once.

The wide player is still the fourth pick after Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Amad Diallo, despite the Red Devils losing players like Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood, and Omari Forson in the summer.

In order to sell the Brazilian in the summer, United is looking at options to let him to leave on loan in January.

That has led to speculation suggesting Antony could return to Ajax in the January transfer window.

According to De Telegraaf, the Dutch club have discussed a potential move for the attacker.

However, the same source claims Ajax have doubts about the state of Antony’s mindset after his struggles in Manchester.

According to reports, United wants to sell for a reduced price of about £40 million.

But following a string of poor on-field performances, even that amount could turn out to be unachievable.

After working with Antony at Ajax, United manager Erik ten Hag moved him to Old Trafford. He addressed his predicament and stated that he must do more to get more playing time.

Ten Hag said: “He’s impatient, he wants to play. But in top football there are laws.

“You pick the team that has most chance to win the game, the one with the best dynamic, the best chemistry. Players have to fight for their positions.

“The other players are doing so well – they’re contributing. He has to get over them. He has to earn the right in training.”