MAN UTD CONFIDENTIAL: United's asking price for Antony, how the Glazers avoided meeting Gary Neville and why a slow start is already costing the club in the transfer window

Manchester United are open to letting their £86million winger Antony go out on loan in January to help secure a permanent move for the Brazilian next summer. Man United are open to Antony leaving on loan to help secure a permanent move next summer The £86million signing is fourth in the pecking order despite three wide players leaving Man United hope a loan can attract more interest as the club seek to recoup around £40m By sending Antony out on loan in January to get more game time elsewhere, United may be able to attract more interest in the player next summer. Man United's start under Erik ten Hag has led to two transfer targets having second thoughts Matthijs de Ligt is among Man United's summer signings to have struggled to find their feet Glazer avoids awkward Neville moment Co-chairman Joel Glazer’s appearance at Old Trafford last week was his first in years, which is hardly surprising given that fans routinely sing about ‘cutting him up from head to toe’. Glazer arrived with Sir Jim Ratcliffe but the two men soon parted ways as he went off to attend a meeting of the fans’ advisory board while Ratcliffe held talks over the future of Old Trafford with taskforce members Gary Neville, United’s chief operating officer Collette Roche and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. Joel Glazer, right, made a rare appearance at Old Trafford for a fans’ advisory board meeting, while Sir Jim Ratcliffe, left, led talks with a taskforce over the club's stadium project He avoided an awkward encounter with Gary Neville, who has labelled the Glazers as 'toxic' Man United are nearing a decision over the future of Old Trafford, with the club having released artists impressions of a regenerated stadium last month McCarthy questions soft stars A meeting with Jose Mourinho is rarely dull and next week’s Europa League clash with Fenerbahce sees United renew acquaintances with their old boss in Istanbul.