Garnacho and Antony may be snapped up in raid by boss who knows Man Utd pair well

Alejandro Garnacho and Antony may be heading for a Manchester United exit this summer — and both could land in Germany under a familiar face.

According to multiple reports, including talkSPORT, former United boss Erik ten Hag, now managing Bayer Leverkusen, is interested in signing the pair as part of his Bundesliga rebuild.

Ten Hag, who brought both players into the spotlight at United — Antony from Ajax for £85 million and Garnacho from the youth setup — remains a strong admirer of their talent, despite their struggles in the 2024/25 season.

Garnacho, 20, has endured a public and internal breakdown with new manager Rúben Amorim, reportedly being told to “find a club that wants him.” After a season featuring 9 goals and 6 assists, the Argentine was left out of several key fixtures, including the final Premier League game and Europa League final, leading to growing speculation about his exit. Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, and AC Milan are all monitoring the situation.

Antony, meanwhile, spent the latter part of the season on loan at Real Betis, where he showed flashes of form but not enough to convince United to bring him back into the fold. Amorim has reportedly approved his sale, and Leverkusen are believed to be exploring a double swoop to add both wide players, potentially on structured deals.

“Ten Hag still sees the best in them — especially Antony, whom he trusts tactically,” a source told talkSPORT. “Leverkusen would give them the reset they need.”

United are expected to demand around £60–70 million for Garnacho, while Antony's value is closer to £30–35 million, although a loan with obligation to buy could be on the table.

This interest comes amid a wider summer overhaul at Old Trafford, with Amorim aiming to cut the squad down and bring in players better suited to his pressing system. Both Garnacho and Antony are seen as casualties of that shift.

Should the move materialize, it would not only reunite them with Ten Hag, but offer them a much-needed fresh start in one of Europe’s most exciting attacking systems.