Manchester United’s hopes of securing Ajax star Antony have been dashed as the Dutch giants have hit a £ 69m price target at the head of the Brazilian winger.
Ajax star Antony could be priced out of a dream summer move to Manchester United (
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Ajax star Antony is determined to seal a dream change at Manchester United this summer, although the Dutch giants have put a £ 69m price on his head in an attempt to sway interest from his side. antic cap, Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman is in the midst of reviewing the harassed United team of players and has been associated with a number of players he has worked with at Ajax over the years, such as Antony, Frenkie de Jong, Jurrien Timber and Lisandro Martinez.
However, Ten Hag and United have been unable to find a breakthrough in their attempt to catch their top targets. It is believed the club saw Antony as a target to be acquired this summer for around £ 40 million; but that no longer seems to be the case.
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The Dutch champions are in a solid financial position and do not need to take advantage of any of their stars this summer after winning about £ 50 million in sales from Ryan Gravenberch and Sebastian Haller, who are expected to seal the his move to Borussia. Dortmund imminently.
As a result, Ajax will not accept any offer of less than £ 69 million for Antony; a big jump of the £ 40 million for which the 22-year-old Brazilian winger was expected to be available. The club have also given their former boss a second go after informing United that Timber and Martinez would cost around £ 51.5 million each, making moves unlikely.
Despite Ajax’s tough position, Antony is still “hopeful” of getting his big play in the Premier League this summer and is looking forward to working with Ten Hag again. It has been claimed that Antony’s representatives have been pleased with the Dutch giants to consider any offer that may be made for the striker in the coming weeks.
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The winger, who still has three years left on his current contract in Amsterdam, scored eight goals and four assists in the Eredivisie last season to help Ajax achieve their third national crown in four years and would be a fit. natural on the right side. for United, who currently have a shortage of options in this area.
Given Ajax’s financial demands, United could find themselves embroiled in another transfer saga if they continue to chase Antony. Apparently, the club has made little progress in awarding De Jong away from Barcelona in recent weeks after the Dutchman was identified as Ten Hag’s main summer target.
The Spanish giants are open to a sale as a result of their crippling financial problems, but are claiming more than £ 60 million which they are reportedly willing to pay.
United have also been linked with sought-after Brentford game creator Christian Eriksen, who will become a free agent when his short-term contract expires in west London later this month. Ten Hag had the opportunity to personally control Eriksen late last year, when the 30-year-old trained with Ajax to stay fit after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 and the subsequent release of Inter Milan.
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