A spokesperson said: "Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries.

"As a club, we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse."

United have not said whether Antony remains available for selection.

It comes after the winger was dropped from the Brazil squad after claims of physical aggression by Gabriela Cavallin.

The 23-year-old, who signed for United from Ajax in an £85m deal last September, is accused of attacking the social media influencer on a number of occasions.

Cavallin claims she suffered a cut to the head that needed treatment from a doctor after Antony attacked her "with a headbutt" in a Manchester hotel room on 15 January.

She also alleges he punched her in the chest, causing damage to a silicone breast implant that required corrective surgery back in Brazil.

Another alleged incident took place at a house on 8 May - during which she claims she suffered a cut finger while trying to protect herself, accusing Antony of throwing a glass cup towards her and taking her passport.

Cavallin is said to have filed a report to the Sao Paulo Civil Police concerning allegations of physical and verbal abuse by Antony while on holiday in Brazil during June 2022, when she was pregnant, as well as making a separate complaint to Greater Manchester Police.

Brazilian news outlet UOL published the allegations, which Antony denied on Monday.

The Premier League footballer, who has made 31 appearances since Cavallin made a complaint to GMP in January, has dismissed the claims as "false accusations".

In an Instagram post earlier this week, he wrote: "Out of respect for my fans, friends and family, I feel obliged to speak out publicly about the false accusations I have been the victim of.

"From the beginning I have treated this matter with seriousness and respect, providing the necessary clarifications before the police authority. The police investigation is under judicial secrecy, and therefore I cannot make its contents public.

"However, I can calmly state that the accusations are false and that the evidence already produced and the other evidence that will be produced demonstrate that I am innocent of the accusations made.

"My relationship with Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal insults from both sides, but I never committed any physical aggression.

"At each moment, whether in testimony or in an interview, she presents a different version of the accusations.

"Therefore, I come to vehemently deny the accusations made and inform you that I remain at the entire disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify whatever is necessary.

"I trust that the ongoing police investigations will demonstrate the truth about my innocence."

Domestic abuse charity Women's Aid said footballers being allowed to continue playing after allegations had been made against them was "a sign that the allegations are not being taken seriously by the club".

"At Women's Aid, we have been speaking to Manchester United over the past few weeks, and recently met with them to talk about the work we do at the charity and in our football campaign," a statement read.

"Sharing insights and knowledge are important to creating understanding of domestic abuse, which can then be factored into future decision-making."