Antony and big-name Man United teammate set for axe as new signing readied – Agbonlahor
Gabby Agbonlahor has backed Alejandro Garnacho to displace Antony and Jadon Sancho on the right-hand side of the Man United attack next season.
The former Aston Villa striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, backed the 19-year-old to break into Erik ten Hag’s side and “score a lot of goals”.
Garnacho has reported back for pre-season training at Man United after being granted extended leave due to his international commitments last month.
The winger was handed a bumper new five-year contract in April after an impressive breakthrough season under Erik ten Hag.
He managed five goals and five assists in 34 appearances across all competitions – starting in just 11 of those outings.
The 19-year-old broke into the Argentina senior squad for friendlies against Australia and Indonesia in June.
Garnacho primarily featured on the left wing during the 2022-23 campaign, but Agbonlahor has backed him to swap sides and challenge Antony and Sancho.
Agbonlahor told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “I really like him, he’s such a talented winger.
“And Man United need that. I must admit, I’d totally forgotten about him during his injury last season.
“But United need that competition for places. I think he can take the fight for that right-wing slot.
“He’ll pile the pressure on Antony and on Sancho to take that spot because Rashford will have that left side locked down.
“I can see him breaking into the side, keeping Antony and Sancho out, and scoring a lot of goals for Man United.”
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