Former England international Paul Robinson does not believe Newcastle will make a bid for Manchester United winger Antony.

Magpies boss Eddie Howe is keen to strengthen his options on the right flank but, speaking on the Inside Track podcast, Robinson said that a move for the Brazilian international is unlikely:

“Antony? No, I don’t think anybody at Newcastle would touch him. Listen, there’s a good player there, but he’s too lightweight for the Premier League, he takes too much time on the ball and it’s a league that’s too quick for him.”

“When you look at other leagues, the Dutch league that he stood out in or maybe the Spanish league La Liga or Ligue 1 maybe more suited to a player like him. But you look at the way that he’s struggled at Manchester United, Newcastle will look at themself on a level with Manchester United.”

“They’re competing for the same things, European football, they both want to be in the top four, that’s the type of level that they’re on now. The Newcastle fans nor the board will look at Antony and go ‘that’s going to improve us in any way’.”

Antony has been a big disappointment since moving to Old Trafford

Manchester United paid Ajax an eyewatering £86m to bring in the forward two years ago but he has flattered to deceive.

After putting in some decent performances during his first twelve months in Manchester, Antony struggled last season, scoring just 3 goals and providing 2 assists in 38 appearances.

Things have not improved at the beginning of this campaign either, having played just 1 minute of football across United’s first 5 matches in all competitions ahead of the Carabao Cup tie against Barnsley.

Newcastle will prioritise signings in other positions

While the Magpies could do with some additional firepower on the right wing, the most pressing issue is the lack of cover in the centre of defence.

After failing to land Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window, it remains to be seen whether they will return with another bid when the market reopens in January.

Find out who is in Newcastle United’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here