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'He's not the finished article': Rio Ferdinand warns that Antony will need time to settle after £84m move to Manchester United as he stresses Jack Grealish didn't adapt instantly at Manchester City

Rio Ferdinand has warned that Antony may take time to make an impact at Manchester United.

The highly regarded Ajax winger is set to join United for £84.2million and there will inevitably be much focus on how he performs for Erik ten Hag's side.

However, Ferdinand, who himself joined United from Leeds in 2002, outlined the pressure of moving to such a big club and used the example of how Jack Grealish struggled to replicate his Aston Villa form in his first season at Manchester City.

Rio Ferdinand has warned Antony will need time to adapt when he joins Manchester United
Ferdinand says the price tag and pressure can make it difficult for a new signing to adapt

Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVE, Ferdinand said: 'It's pressure.