Manchester United are in talks to sign Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax.
That’s according to journalist Alex Crook, who claims the Red Devils and Ajax are locked in negotiations over a potential deal that would see the South American attacker join former boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
Although United have their fingers in lots of pies, it is widely accepted that a new midfielder is the club’s summer priority.
Unsurprisingly, ten Hag is targeting a new central midfielder, not only to kick off his new era but also to fill the void recently left by Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Nemanja Matic and Juan Mata.
Barcelona’s Frenkie De Jong this summer’s top target but that doesn’t mean fans can’t begin to get excited by the possibility of the club bringing in at least one new attacker.
Ajax’s Antony – a player ten Hag knows very well, is believed to be high up on the Dutchman’s wishlist. Understandably too – the 22-year-old Brazilian is hugely technical and is a player who has the ability to change games in the blink of an eye.
It won’t be easy striking a deal with the Dutch champions though – they’re rumoured to be asking for between £60m – £80m for their talented young attacker (Marcel van der Kraan via Sky Sports).
However, despite the huge sums being discussed, according to Crook, who spoke to GiveMeSport, United are ‘working hard’, suggesting the 20-time league winners are trying to get the very best deal possible.
“I know United have been working hard on Antony, but the fee that I was given was £40million,” Crook said.
“I think their asking price is nearer £60million so, obviously, there’s negotiating to be done there.”
Since joining Ajax from Sao Paulo back in 2020, Antony, who has three years left on his deal, has gone on to feature in 78 matches, in all competitions, directly contributing to 42 goals along the way.
Simon okoro from Nigeria IMO State
Man utd should pls buy this Antony . so that our OK left winger will be sweet by next season.and don’t just stay on only Dee jong pls. Because time is going we are hunger of new signing. Pls
Please man utd try to get Antony deal done because we are out of time
Manchester United should get Anthony deal done please we miss greenwood a lot therefore we need a replacement.
Anthony will be great signing for united
United should be serious pls we need our team back
I love Antony
United should be serious pls we need our team back
I think Antony deal should be done today tomorrow
Manchester united should please also go and get nerves of wolf while the nogetiations of Antony is on
If the Glazer’s family ain’t ready to sign Players they should kindly sell the club to someone who’s serious. Manchester United hasn’t won a single medal for the past years, we can’t be playing this time around. The squad needs players.. not qualifying for champions league Will surely make them spend more in the transfer market so they should be doing that right now. Buy Antony, De Jong and any player the manager ask for let’s focus on the coming season..
We can’t continue like this!!
We don’t have Time..
With the way deals are being discussed, i’m quite sure that this ANTONY’S deal will even go upto deadline day and Mortough should get for us PAU TORRES from Villarreal he loves man u.
Anthony deal is the most important deal we want to be done after de Jong.and pls buy him at any cost,and we need many more new faces.
Please man utd try to get Antony deal done because we are out of time
I am serious worry about Man UTD transfer right now u guys should do something pls time is going I love Man UTD ND I will always be a Man UTD fans
We want young talented for a reason
man united staff should listen to ten hag suggestions if they want the united team to regime old times wins#come on guys bring de jong at OT
Please my dear Man utd sign malacia, dejong, Anthony and lisandro martinez, we want to win the UCL next season and please bring diallo, pellistri, garnacho to first team
Is OK very soon
Anthony & De jong deal should be done by now, i dont know what the glazzers family are waiting. we need players that are ready for the work, time is going we need to sign pls united. Abdul from Nigeria a united die heart.