Antony

The Brazilian international is on the cusp of completing his move to Manchester United after a breakthrough in negotiations between the Red Devils and Ajax ...

](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/antony-agent-mautd-transfer-ajax-27855016#comments-wrapper)Will Antony be a successful signing for [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc)? Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/antony-agent-mautd-transfer-ajax-27855016#comments-wrapper) Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) was reportedly desperate to enjoy a reunion with the winger, whom he worked so closely with during their shared time at the Amsterdam Arena. United made a number of bids for the 22-year-old - most of which were swiftly rejected. The pursuit of Antony has not been quite as straightforward as the one for his former and potentially future teammate.

Manchester United are looking set to announce their fifth signing of the summer with Ajax winger Antony close to joining in a potentially record deal.

Although Ajax rejected an improved offer on Friday, United are hopeful of agreeing an overall package that could near €100million (£84.66m). Manchester United are looking set to announce their fifth signing of the summer with Ajax winger Antony close to joining in a potentially record deal. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) were due to bid again for Antony and were confident of signing the Brazil international.

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They’re now overpaying massively, and now Murtough is getting a pat on the back." Kalajdzic is poised to sign a five-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months. Most of Mejbri's senior football has come with Tunisia and he could feature at the World Cup later this year. After months of pushing from both the player and the club, it looks like United may finally get their hands on Antony with Ajax admitting defeat following a mammoth bid. [willing to do business for significantly less than that](/sport/football/1659665/man-utd-antony-erik-ten-hag-ajax-premier-league-transfer-gossip) several months ago. Time is ticking along towards Thursday night's transfer deadline and Manchester United still have plenty of business to conclude. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12684294/manchester-united-agree-85m-deal-to-sign-antony-from-ajax) claim that the Brazilian will arrive in England for tests on Tuesday at the latest with United in a rush to move onto other transfer interests. United's deal for fellow Ajax star Lisandro Martinez is thought to have bumped the price up with manager Alfred Schreuder forced to wave goodbye to a number of top players in recent weeks. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12684294/manchester-united-agree-85m-deal-to-sign-antony-from-ajax) claim that United are 'keeping an eye' on the former, while a double Eredivisie deal for the latter has been described as 'not impossible'. Manchester United may have an incentive to make a final push for Frenkie de Jong with the Barcelona midfielder struggling for game time under Xavi. Frenkie de Jong has been spotted at the airport in Barcelona preparing to fly to London, according to United's interest in the 6ft 7in frontman was confirmed to Express Sport earlier in the summer but the likes of Antony and Cody Gakpo have edged ahead in the pecking order for Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Antony from Ajax for an initial €95 million as Erik ten Hag looks to further improve his squad.

Cody Gakpo of PSV Eindhoven during the Dutch Eredivisie match between sbv Excelsior and PSV Eindhoven at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadium on August 28, 2022 in ...

Brazilian club Sao Paulo are set to profit after Manchester United edge closer to completing the signing of Antony from Ajax this week. The Premier League side have agreed a deal worth £84 million to sign the 22-year-old, but the Mirror reveal that a transfer clause between Sao Paulo and Ajax may have been a factor behind the whopping asking price. Paper Round’s view: It could be argued that the toughest part of the transfer window is trying to get rid of your deadwood. Manchester United had a pretty quiet summer but were forced to accelerate their business in the transfer market after falling to embarrassing defeats against Brighton and Brentford in their opening two Premier League matches. Reguilon is set to return to Spain, with a season-long loan move to Atletico Madrid on the cards, while Winks will join Sampdoria – despite initial reports stating that he would reject the Serie A side in order to stay in the Premier League. United are said to be interested in the 23-year-old and the Dutch side are bracing themselves ahead of an expected late bid.

Manchester United are set to sign Ajax winger Antony after agreeing a €95m transfer fee with the Amsterdam club, sources have told ESPN.

[Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez), [Tyrell Malacia](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259863/Tyrell-Malacia), [Christian Eriksen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/144130/Christian-Eriksen) and [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/football/player/_/id/173666/casemiro). The deal is subject to a medical and the UK's visa process. [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) are set to sign [Ajax](/soccer/team?id=139) winger [Antony](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/315294/Antony) after agreeing a fee with the Amsterdam club, sources have told ESPN.

Manchester United have agreed a fee that could rise to £85 million to sign Ajax's Brazilian winger Antony, reports said.

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Man United are edging closer to bringing in the Brazilian winger before the end of the summer transfer window.

Leading the line, if fit, has to be Anthony Martial at this stage. Rashford prefers that position more to his England teammate and he perhaps edges Sancho out for the starting place but this could be interchangeable. His midfield partner is up for debate still, however Christian Eriksen has done well after being overawed at Brentford so probably deserves to keep his place - Scott McTominay and Fred will be pushing all the way for a start though. On Friday, Antony slammed his current club for blocking his move to Old Trafford due to how late it has come in the window. The four players in front of him - Diogo Dalot, [Marcus Rashford](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford) on the left.

Brazil international Antony will arrive in Manchester on Monday; Ajax rejected Man Utds £76.3m (€90m) bid for player; winger worked with Erik ten Hag during ...

"We at Ajax are always trying to strive for the top," added Ten Hag. "For sure, we hope he will be the next star of Ajax." Ajax will always be in my heart." Others have already arrived [but] Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). "During the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. It is thought that is unlikely as Antony has to sort out a visa and work permit.

One of this summer's longest-running transfer sagas finally looks to be over as Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Brazilian winger ...

I wasn’t surprised by the actual transfer, but that is an incredible amount of money. Liverpool need defenders, they’re obviously having to pay to get him. “What can I say? £20m was quite the price tag for a 21-year-old midfield prospect from Sunderland. No. Virgil van Dijk – Southampton to Liverpool, 2018 (£75 million) Yaya Toure – Barcelona to Manchester City, 2010 (£24 million) Kyle Walker – Tottenham to Manchester City, 2017 (£50 million) [Jose Mourinho to then Blues’ owner Roman Abramovich](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-jose-mourinho-roman-abramovich-26383242) when insisting that he part with a hefty (for the time) £24m for the services of Marseille’s Ivorian striker Drogba. [couldn’t wait to have a pop](https://www.givemesport.com/88024797-sadio-mane-the-replies-when-liverpool-signed-him-for-30m-in-2016) at Liverpool when they made Mane the most expensive African player in history in 2016. Sadio Mane – Southampton to Liverpool, 2016 (£34 million) Jordan Henderson – Sunderland to Liverpool, 2011 (£20 million)

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Antony from Ajax for an initial €95 million as Erik ten Hag looks to further improve his squad.

Antony has arrived in Manchester ahead of his transfer to Manchester United. The Brazilian winger will undergo a medical tonight, according to Fabrizio ...

It’s an exciting signing and it could see Jadon Sancho move to his preferred left flank. It’s a hefty fee but we were always going to fork out having paid a premium for Ajax’s best defender Lisandro Martinez. Antony has just landed in England right now — set to undergo medical tests as Man Utd player tonight.

The 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.

Martinez is a bit more experienced and you look at Antony and you go, he's got great potential, let's see what he can do.' 'You look at Grealish last year, he wasn't the same Grealish that played at Aston Villa, so it can weigh heavy. Antony, he's coming in at £100million or roughly around that figure, [you hope] that he comes in and that doesn't weigh heavy on his neck. He said: 'It can be the price tag weighing heavy and the pressure and the attention of being under the spotlight, a new environment and club and culture that they're not used to, and a team setup that they're not used to. These new signings, Martinez coming in, he looks like he's not got a bit of pressure on him, it's like he hasn't seen the price tag the way he's moving at Man United. Ferdinand outlined that moving for such a significant fee generates a lot of pressure, while it can also take time to adapt to a new environment and culture.