Manchester United are on the verge of signing Ajax winger Antony.
@TheEuropeanLad earlier tweeted:
🚨 – Antony has been sold, as per @Hamstelaar.
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) August 28, 2022
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Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Ajax winger Antony.
The Red Devils saw a €90m bid rejected by the Eredivisie Champions earlier in the week, with Ajax chiefs meeting the winger’s entourage to inform the player he was not for sale.
However, reports have emerged indicating that Ajax have stepped up their chase for a potential replacement.
According to The Mirror, the Dutch club are considering a move for Aston Villa’s Anwar El Ghazi.
The Egyptian is in the final year of his contract at Steven Gerrard’s side and is believed to be available for £8m this summer.
That would certainly represent a healthy profit for Ajax should they cash in on Antony.
The Brazilian is frustrated at his club’s refusal to allow him to join Manchester United and is currently on strike as he protests the decision.
United are still in dialogue with Ajax, although earlier reports indicated that the 20-time English Champions would not go above €95m including add-ons to get their man.
It had previously been thought that Ajax would re-sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea should they opt to sell Antony.
However, Chelsea have reportedly slapped a €40m price tag on the Moroccan, prohibiting a permanent return to Ajax in this window.
Should Ziyech fail to attract suitors at that valuation, a loan move may still be a viable option for Ajax, but it seems they are now expanding their search for replacements.
With Erik ten Hag keen to bolster his attacking options, this news can only be positive for United as they look to reunite their manager with his former player.
