Manchester United are trying to move away from excessive signings after an era defined by them. Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, Manchester United’s transfer history has been a chequered one. United have paid more than £70 million for a player five times, and Antony’s £80 million plus signing is second only behind Paul Pogba’s 2016 addition. It is accurate to assess that over two seasons, Manchester United’s expectations for Antony have not yet been met. Measured purely on goals and assists, the winger has 11 goals and five assists in 82 games. It is not the production United expected from suc…