Erik Ten Hag Decides on When Summer Signing Antony Will Make His Man United Debut

• Brazilian winger Antony's imminent transfer to Manchester United is expected to be made official in the coming hours
• The star forward jetted into Manchester on Monday evening, August 28, for his medical before he completes the move
• His arrival will come at a time United are billed for a busy weekend, with Erik ten Hag's charges set to face Arsenal just three days after their clash with Leicester
• Antony is unlikely to make his bow against the Foxes on Thursday but could earn some Premier League minutes against Arsenal

Erik ten Hag is reportedly planning to unleash new Manchester United summer signing Antony against Arsenal.

United are in the final phase of completing the transfer of Antony, who will become the club's fifth summer arrival.

The Brazilian winger is understood to be in Manchester already, having jetted into the UK on Monday evening, August 28, for his medical.

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According to Metro UK, Ajax reached a decision to sell Antony to Manchester United on Sunday, despite initially stating that they had no intention to sell the Brazilian.

Given that the 22-year-old requires a work permit and visa, United's clash against Leicester on Thursday, September 1, would come too soon for him.

When could Antony make his Manchester United debut?

Reports suggest the star winger has a chance to feature against Leicester City should his paperwork be done by Wednesday midday.

However, it is unlikely Ten Hag would have him make his debut within that time frame, with reports suggesting the Dutchman would be keen to have his latest acquisition bond with his new teammates through training.

As such, Antony could possibly make his Premier League bow against high-flying Arsenal on Sunday.

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However, there is every chance that he will have to settle for a place on the substitute bench during the encounter.

Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder slams Antony after forcing move to United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder has registered his displeasure with the conduct of Brazilian forward Antony ahead of his transfer to Manchester United.

Antony was excluded from Schreuder's last two league games, with the 22-year-old pushing hard to be released and refusing to train with his teammates.

Ajax had rejected multiple bids for Antony but had to finally succumb after Manchester United increased their offer to a price that met the valuation of the Dutch giants.