Manchester United is now in talks with the agents of young Ajax star Antony, according to Fabrizio Romano.
United is allegedly keen on signing the 22-year-old Brazilian winger this summer. According to Mike Verweij of De Telegraaf, Antony will cost United roughly €100 million (£85 million).
Erik ten Hag sorely needs to add to his attacking options at Manchester United before the summer transfer window shuts.
He has already strengthened his center midfield with the acquisition of Casemiro, but that will not be enough if United wants to compete on all fronts this season.
And it seems as though Ten Hag is eager to get one deal in particular over the line as soon as possible.
Manchester United is in talks with Antony agents
Romano has claimed that the decision on where Antony will be playing his football next season depends on Ajax now:
It remains to be seen whether United will match Ajax’s £85m demands for the South American, but we really think they should. Antony is a special, special young talent.
We think that Antony would be a truly stunning addition to United. He has been described as a ‘real deal young Ronaldo’ by Eurosport. The Ajax star has also been labeled as a ‘superstar in the making and ‘unstoppable’ by the Express.
Antony has also drawn comparisons with Brazilian legends Neymar and Ronaldinho (Goal). On top of all of that, Manchester Evening News has labeled him a ‘scintillating’ player.
He bagged 12 goals and 10 assists in 33 games for Ajax last season. In the previous campaign, he chalked up 10 goals and 10 assists in 46 games. Those are impressive numbers for someone so young.
Manchester United are in contact with Antony agents as deal now depends on Ajax decision: key days ahead, while Cody Gakpo's camp is also in direct contact with Man Utd since 2 weeks. 🚨🔴 #MUFC
Gakpo, always been in United list – also, he has same agents as Erik ten Hag. pic.twitter.com/TxJiDsND4Y
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 22, 2022
He can play on either wing, is exceptionally fast, and possesses incredible technique. Antony’s play is quintessentially Brazilian – he plays with an abundance of flair and always tries to excite the crowd.
Antony possesses everything that Ten Hag is desperately lacking amongst his ranks at United at the moment.
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are just not producing the goods on a consistent enough basis. There are clearly big problems at Old Trafford and Ten Hag has a tough task to turn things around.
We believe that signing Antony would have a major impact on United’s fortunes though. Sure, the Eredivisie is a far inferior standard to the Premier League, but this player has something very special about him.
He has proven over a period of time that he has truly exceptional talent. With his speed and direct playing style, he should have no problem adjusting to the ferociously paced Premier League.
And if it takes £85 million for United to bring Antony to Old Trafford, the Glazers should make it happen in our view.
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