Police investigations into Antony domestic abuse allegations 'could hinder Man United's hopes of selling £85m flop this summer'
- Police in Manchester and Sao Paulo continues to probe assault claims
- United could cut their losses on the winger this summer after form struggles
Manchester United's potential sale of Antony this summer could be scuppered by the ongoing police investigation into allegations of domestic abuse against the winger.
The £85million winger's former partner Gabriela Cavallin claimed he attacked her on four different occasions - including once in June 2022 when she was pregnant.
Antony strenuously denies those allegations and also similar ones from 33-year-old banker Ingrid Lana. A third accuser, Rayssa de Freitas, is understood to have dropped her allegations.
Greater Manchester Police [GMP] and Sao Paulo Civil Police are still probing the assault claims made by Cavallin.
The Daily Telegraph report that the investigations could thwart United in effort to sell Antony, 24, this summer after he failed to perform for the club.
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The ongoing police investigations into domestic abuse allegations against Antony could reportedly hinder Manchester United's attempts to sell him this summer
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Antony's ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin alleged that Antony attacked her on four occasions
They say that while Antony won't be pushed out the door, the departure of manager Erik ten Hag - who pushed hard to sign him from former club Ajax in August 2022 - could see United cut their losses.
Antony has scored nine goals and contributed four assists in 73 outings for United, falling well short of expectations given his large price tag.
Unless the case against Antony is dropped or the player is cleared before the summer, United could face difficulties in finding a buyer, the Telegraph claim.
United granted him a period of absence from the club on September 10 to allow him to address the claims against him - having been dropped from the Brazil national team squad.
When he returned to the UK on September 28, he voluntarily attended an interview with GMP. He was free to return home afterwards with no bail restrictions.
When he returned to United in September, the club promised to keep the situation 'under review pending further developments in this case'.
A statement read: 'Since allegations were first made in June, Antony has cooperated with police inquiries in both Brazil and the UK, and he continues to do so.
'As Antony's employer, Manchester United has decided that he will resume training at Carrington, and be available for selection, while police inquiries proceed. This will be kept under review pending further developments in the case.
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United could cut their losses on the £85million Brazilian winger in the summer, especially if they decide to move on from manager Erik ten Hag
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United had promised to 'keep the situation under review' after he returned in September
'As a club we condemn acts of violence and abuse. We recognise the importance of safeguarding all those involved in this situation, and acknowledge the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.'
The Athletic reported on Tuesday that both the English and Brazilian police investigations are ongoing.
Ten Hag has not picked Antony in United's starting line-up for a Premier League fixture since the 2-1 loss at Nottingham Forest just before the New Year.
He has only contributed one goal and one assist all season, these coming in an FA Cup tie against fourth-tier Newport County.
The initial claims from Cavallin allege that the former Ajax winger assaulted her at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Manchester on January 15, damaging one of her breast implants.
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Antony's only goal this season for United came in the FA Cup tie against Newport County
She also claims that Antony cut her finger to the bone in June when he threw a glass at her.
The player made an emotional TV appearance in his homeland earlier this month to deny all the allegations.
Speaking to Brazilian TV channel SBT earlier this month, Antony said: 'I know the truth and it will come out. I know many are butchering me, but the truth always comes out.
'I'm 100 per cent sure I've never touched a woman, and I'll come up with the evidence. I have never assaulted and I will never assault. I'm sure I've never committed physical violence. I have a mother, a sister, and I would never want this to happen to them.'
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