Ajax head coach Alfred Schreuder has closed the door on Antony’s potential transfer to Manchester United this summer.
United have been heavily linked with the winger, who was high on new manager Erik ten Hag’s wish list to strengthen his depleted attack.
United have lost Edinson Cavani, Mason Greenwood and Juan Mata and could also be set to lose Cristiano Ronaldo, who has expressed his desire to leave the club.
But Schreuder insists the Brazilian is going nowhere.
When asked if he was afraid Antony would leave, Schreuder replied:
“No, no. We have sold a certain amount of players and I am expecting nobody else to leave.
“We talk on a daily basis. It would be very bad for us if we would lose another starting player.”
🚨🚨 • Antony was on the squad photo for 22/23, are you afraid he will leave?
Schreuder: “No, no. We have sold a certain amount of players and I am expecting nobody else to leave. We talk on a daily basis. It would be very bad for us if we would lose another starting player.” pic.twitter.com/8Iuaoylhxr
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) July 22, 2022
This will come as a bitter blow to United, who were still hoping to negotiate with the Dutch club over their €80 million asking price.
With the player desperate to join his old boss at Old Trafford and the Amsterdam outfit having signed like-for-like player Francisco Conceição yesterday, hopes had been raised that a compromise could be found.
It is presumed that United must have a shortlist of alternatives but in truth, there are very few reports about interest in other forward players.
There appeared to be a flurry of interest in striker Brian Brobbey, but he himself has joined the same club, Ajax, today.
United Matchday Magazine – The Online Football Programme
The United vs. Villa Matchday Magazine brings you:
- All the build-up to the game
- Original features written by top writers
- Intelligent reporting of the latest transfer stories
- Latest news, opinions, quizzes and humour
- Click for a free preview or to get yours for just £1.25/$1.50
- Use discount code VILLA40PCOFFER to get 40% off a season pass
