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Southampton boss, Ralph Hasenhuttl, is expecting an intense game against Manchester United this afternoon and has been working on his team's fitness in an ...

“Of course we can take the confidence from that game. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Erik ten Hag’s](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/erik-ten-hag?CMP=ILC-refresh) men displayed a level of energy and intensity that has been lacking at Old Trafford in recent times and avoided a third consecutive defeat after losses to Brighton and Brentford. It was their second game in a row that they’ve claim points from losing positions and manager Will he get on the scoresheet again today? [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/erik-ten-hag) believes injuries, the form of individuals and a new partnership in the centre of defence are the reasons behind [Manchester United’s](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/manchester-united) miserable start to the season after losing both of their opening games. “We have to learn from that [Liverpool] game and I’m really curious of what we will present [on Saturday], but I’m really confident that if we do the same as we did against Liverpool and we have the same attitude, fighting spirit and team cooperation then we have to win.” Southampton have lost five of their last seven home games in the Premier League with just one win and one draw in that time. [recorded their first win of the season against Leicester City](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/leicester-southampton-result-final-score-b2149209.html) last weekend. [Manchester United](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/manchester-united?CMP=ILC-refresh) travel to [Southampton](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/southampton-fc?CMP=ILC-refresh) for Saturday’s early [Premier League](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/premier-league?CMP=ILC-refresh) kick off as they look to build on the back of their [impressive 2-1 victory over Liverpool](/sport/football/manchester-united-liverpool-result-final-score-b2150411.html) last time out. There is a now an optimism around the team and they will have to live up to their own standards if they are to beat a Southampton side that

MANCHESTER UNITED will be eager to build on their crucial win over Liverpool when they take on Southampton this afternoon.But the Saints go into this.

The free-kick is whipped into the area by - who else? - Ward-Prowse. Southampton 0-1 Man Utd - Southampton substitution Blocked on the line by Dalot! Southampton 0-1 Man Utd - Southampton substitutions Southampton 0-1 Man Utd - Man Utd substitution Lyanco with the overhead kick! Southampton 0-1 Man Utd We have to carry on this spirit and sacrifice, this is what this club demands.Bruno Fernandes Well done to us, it's a massive three points for us and now we have to carry on. We know that sometimes we have to suffer. - RESULT: Southampton 0-1 Man Utd

MANCHESTER UNITED are refusing to give up on Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, with the transfer saga flatly refusing to end.

I see him more as an inside player although he can adapt to the pivot position. But it appears he’s still likelier to stay at the Nou Camp instead of moving to Old Trafford. In recent hours, it’s emerged De Jong has started to re-negotiate his salary with Barcelona. So, good is not good enough, always go for better.” “When he is facing the game, he is a spectacular footballer and you have to try to turn him around, to divide, who does it very well because he has a lot of power, he's physically strong and he has last passes. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) boss [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) has hinted the club are open to bolstering their midfield ranks after it was claimed they had made a promise to [Barcelona](/latest/barcelona-fc) star Frenkie de Jong.

Ajax rejected Manchester Uniteds £76.3m (€90m) bid for Brazil international Antony; winger worked with Erik Ten Hag during United managers time with ...

"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." We are playing in the Champions League and I don't think Manchester United are." You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "Antony has made it clear he wants to leave Ajax and join United, though. I understand the lad," Schreuder said after Ajax's win on Sunday. Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). Ajax will always be in my heart." "But he plays for Ajax, so these clubs do come knocking on the door. Why should they not try to raise it as far as they can, simply because they might be at a disadvantage as well? "During the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. I need this to continue performing at a high level.

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag is preparing for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Southampton.

And it appears [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) is willing to gamble by leaving Casemiro on the bench, despite the midfielder's £60million move from [Real Madrid](/latest/real-madrid-fc). “He wants to learn, he wants to adapt and he wants to perform. “We have to learn from that [Liverpool] game and I’m really curious of what we will present [on Saturday], but I’m really confident that if we do the same as we did against Liverpool and we have the same attitude, fighting spirit and team cooperation then we have to win." [@TeamNewsandticks](https://www.instagram.com/leakedlineups/) claiming the Samba star is set to start the match on the bench. Instead, the Dutchman is supposedly set to stick with the same team that saw off [Liverpool](/latest/liverpool-fc) last time out. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc)'s XI to tackle [Southampton](/latest/southampton-fc) has reportedly leaked online.

MANCHESTER UNITED target Antony has demanded to leave Ajax in a stunning interview.

Antony insists he wants Ajax to receive the highest offer for him, in what would be a record sale for a Dutch club. "I've been insisting on this term since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind and right timing." "I made it clear once again I want to leave the club. The transfer expert relayed what Antony said to him in a And during the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for a contract renewal. The 22-year-old was left out of Ajax's squad for their win at Sparta Rotterdam last weekend, as the player's wish to leave became clear.

RIO FERDINAND lost all composure during BT Sport's coverage of Southampton vs Manchester United after Paul Scholes' jibe...

And he believes he would rather sacrifice Champions League football with a team unlikely to win it to represent a club of United's magnitude in the Europa League. And Antony is his priority target in the final days of the summer window after enjoying a successful relationship at Ajax. Or do you want to come to Manchester United, a massive club, and play Europa League football?" He joined Ferdinand and Peter Crouch as guests ahead of the Red Devils' fourth Premier League game of the season against Southampton at St. And the panel unsurprisingly discussed Antony, who was the subject of a rejected £76million bid on Friday as Erik ten Hag scrambles for late attacking reinforcements. Scholes produced a jesting remark as the pundits discussed United's ongoing pursuit of Ajax winger Antony.

Manchester United enjoy back-to-back wins for first time under Erik ten Hag thanks to Bruno Fernandes' second-half strike at St Mary's.

Continued his aggressive approach and looks set for a run in the team after being named man of the match 8 He’s very good at holding the ball up and getting on the end of crosses. Adam Armstrong: A number of eye-catching dribbles to move away from pressure and carry ball forward. He’s a top player but they still need more. Casemiro is not going to change that fact. You get to 37 years of age, you’re not going to go sprinting away from people. Che Adams: Given a start after his match-winning double from the bench against Leicester. Won a free-kick after a cheeky nutmeg on McTominay and showed some nice turns away from pressure 7 James Ward-Prowse: Like watching a game of chess as he battled the similarly silky Eriksen. The ploy worked to perfection in the 55th minute. Tyrell Malacia: Tenacious presence at left-back despite majority of Southampton coming down his side. Despite the breakthrough, Southampton did not give in.

Manchester United earned the first away victory of the season by defeating Southampton 1-0 in the Premier League's early Saturday game.

Back to Back wins… Prior to the match, the Saints had rescued four points from losing positions in their previous two outings and were looking to repeat a turnaround. Armstrong 63), A. United stormed out of the blocks after the interval, heaping early pressure on the home side and were rewarded 10 minutes following the restart. However, the best opportunity fell to Armel Bella-Kotchap. A Diogo Dalot cross caused mayhem in the penalty area as the Southampton keeper Gavin Bazunu and his defence somehow frantically denied Bruno Fernandes the chance to head home, before thwarting Anthony Elanga, Fernandes again and then Christian Eriksen – all from around the six-yard box.

Paul Scholes admits he feels sorry for wantaway Ajax star Antony but has revealed one major concern over the Manchester United transfer target.

‘It’s not a lot in the Dutch league it’ll be a lot harder over here. He’s got great skills and it’s a player that the manager likes, he’s had him. I think you have to ignore the money these days, I just think the money is ridiculous for every single player. He looks talented and we can all sit here and say it’s probably a little bit too much for him but as I say I just think is crazy these days. ‘Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving, only this time with a considerable offer on the table. ‘During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal.

SOUTHAMPTON 0-1 MANCHESTER UNITED: Bruno Fernandes scored the only goal for Erik ten Hag's men as they made it back-to-back wins in the Premier League and ...

He didn’t hold up the ball, killed a couple of smart counters by making poor passes/choices and in a straight race with Mohamed Salisu when he looked to be heading clean through, gave up a two-yard lead and ultimately ran it out for a goal-kick. From 18 yards, Dalot’s pick out left him with a lot to do, as it bounced up off the surface, but he adjusted his body position smartly and finished with aplomb. Handed only late minutes at St Mary’s, could he head out of Old Trafford in the coming days? It was a tight affair against Ralph Hasenhuttl's men, with both sides creating but unable to capitalise on chances during a goalless first half, before [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bruno-fernandes) fired home what turned out to be the winner 10 minutes after the break. What they need is, in that final third, him to either create chances or be on hand to take them. They don’t need him to do amazing things in the middle third or to start attacks from his own. Instead, the wantaway Portuguese offered… United don’t always need Fernandes to play well. [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) pushed on late in the day. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc), the Argentine was again outstanding at the heart of defence. [Monday’s 2-1 home win over Liverpool,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-liverpool-premier-league-27807063) were able to follow-up with another victory after starting the season with back-to-back [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) defeats. [with a second win of the week,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/manutd-bruno-fernandes-goal-southampton-27847175) this time against Southampton.

Manchester United headed south in buoyant mood following Monday night's morale-boosting victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. Ten Hag named the same side ...

Three days later, Erik ten Hag's side welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports from 4pm (kick-off 4.30pm). The Argentine won five out of five aerial duels against Southampton and had a 100 per cent ground success. All of a sudden there's competition for places again - a positive selection headache to have. Much has been made of Martinez's height at 5ft 9in, but the stats suggest there has been a fuss about nothing. A first clean sheet of the season will have delighted Ten Hag. Three points against rivals Liverpool on Monday night and the £70m arrival of Brazil midfielder Casemiro meant they travelled to Southampton on Saturday lunchtime full of hope and optimism. Harry Maguire started on the bench again after being dropped against Liverpool, with the United boss warning pre-match that the England defender will not play just because he is the captain of the club. United were probing and their pressure was rewarded in the 55th minute. Ten Hag's side controlled possession for large periods but Southampton continued to look dangerous on the break. A hard-fought win at St Mary's showed they are capable of producing it. Elanga then thought he was in on a goal minutes later after a quick one-two with Fernandes, but Bella-Kotchap made a superb last-ditch tackle to deny him. Scott McTominay's effort was routinely saved by Buzunu at the near post, before Varane headed over the bar from the resulting corner.

There was a clear winner in our post-match poll, even if it was another resolute team performance on the pitch.

David De Gea's role in shutting out the Saints was also acknowledged. Manchester United's first clean sheet of the season appears to have had a bearing on the outcome of our Man of the Match poll. Who was United's Man of the Match at St Mary's?

MANCHESTER UNITED are still hoping to sign Antony from Ajax before the summer transfer window slams shut.

[Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) have decided to continue talks with Ajax despite seeing a huge £76million bid for the forward turned down, according to reports. The Brazil international is eager to move to Old Trafford. “Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer,” said the forward. Ajax also want a fee that is closer to £84m to part ways with Antony, such is their utmost determination to retain the services of the Samba star. [Sky Sports](https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1563453521709903872) say the Red Devils have decided to continue negotiations with Ajax in the hope the Dutch side will buckle. With days of the transfer window remaining, offloading the 22-year-old would leave them with precious little time to find a replacement.

Erik ten Hag has made Ajax's Brazilian winger Antony one of his top transfer targets and Manchester United's attempts to sign the 22-year-old might have ...

We have to be really well prepared to do well in this competition." He said: "You can see immediately the impact that he can have so we are really pleased that he is here. "Europe is always something special and you don’t know your opponents that well," he told United's website. Not everyone is the same, don’t get me wrong, but we want a fighting team and we have to construct a team that is hard to beat, and from there on we will win games." That’s the way he is. Real Sociedad are a really great club in Spain, now sixth in the league and I saw them coincidentally play at the weekend against [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and they compete really well so they will be tough opponents. El Ghazi spent the second half of last season on loan at "He wants to learn, he wants to adapt and he wants to perform. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) revealed the strong impression Brazilian midfielder [Casemiro](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) has left on his new team-mates following his arrival from [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf). [Ajax](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ajax-fc) are ready to approach [Aston Villa](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc) in a bid to line-up [Anwar EL Ghazi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/anwar-el-ghazi) as replacement for Brazilian winger Antony if he leaves for [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc). [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) and Villa are prepared to let the Dutchman leave with the West Midlands club valuing the winger around £8million.

BRUNO FERNANDES produced a captain's goal to maintain Manchester United's momentum.Fernandes wore the armband again as Erik ten Hag once more left.

Again Walker-Peters did superbly to block the Portugal star’s acrobatic effort, but when the ball fell to Christian Eriksen, a goal seemed inevitable. And the pressure told at last when Dalot’s looping cross was met on the volley by Fernandes. Kyle Walker-Peters did enough to put Fernandes off an initial header. Ronaldo replaced Sancho as United tried to see the game out, and Ten Hag had the luxury of sending on Casemiro for a debut 10-minute run out. It was not a clean contact, but was well-directed enough to beat the scrambling Bazunu. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/cristiano-ronaldo/) also left on the bench, his fellow Portugal international delivered the goods as [United](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) continued their recovery from a disastrous start to the season.

BRUNO FERNANDES passionately celebrated upon the final whistle as Manchester United edged past Southampton in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.The Portug.

"Marcus (Rashford) or Jadon (Sancho) make the run and it makes the space for me. "It is what this club demands. Now we have to carry on. "It's important because one win or two wins don't make the league. "Sometimes you have to suffer. [Fernandes](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/bruno-fernandes/), 27, swept home United's 55th minute winner on a tricky afternoon at St Mary's.

Our new signing came off the bench to help the Reds clinch an important three points at Southampton.

“He had a good pre-season with a lot of training sessions and now we have to integrate him in the team in a way of play and to integrate him with his teammates." The 30-year-old completed his move to the Reds from Real Madrid on Monday and after making his debut, he will no doubt now be looking to get more minutes in a United shirt. Casemiro reacts to his United debut

Bruno Fernandes proved to be Manchester United's match winner, scoring the only goal of the game in the victory against Southampton on Saturday.

[Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) watched the entirety of this game from the bench as [Raphael Varane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153053/Raphaël-Varane) and [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez) showed more encouraging signs of forging an effective centre-back partnership together. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364), given United had more of the ball (51% against [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) compared with 30% vs. [Napoli](/soccer/team?id=114) the latest club to hold talks. Man United win consecutive games for the first time since February (vs. With [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) closing in on the big-money signing of [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana), could Leicester offer Maguire an escape route back to his former club? [Upcoming fixtures](www.espn.com/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Ended with just 28 touches -- the fewest of any player to last 90 minutes -- and one shot. These remain formative days in the Ten Hag era, but another victory will give him more momentum to build on with [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) up next on Thursday. Saturday's win was not emphatic, but United looked more organised and compact than they have done in many matches during that run, keeping a clean sheet on the road for the first time in any competition since December 2021 (against Norwich). [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Premier League table](www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/eng.1)

MANCHESTER UNITED target Antony is continuing his attempts to force a move to Old Trafford.

The Ajax board of directors are set to meet again on Sunday to discuss their next move amid a split verdict among the decision-makers at the club. United are expected to lodge one final mammoth offer in the coming days. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) target Antony is reportedly refusing to play for Ajax as he continues his attempts to force through a move to Old Trafford ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline. The €90m fee being demanded is thought to be almost as big as the club's annual turnover. In yet another twist to his transfer saga, Antony is understood to be refusing to play against Utrecht on Sunday. The Amsterdam outfit are thought to be holding out for a reported £84.8m, though they remain determined to retain the Samba star's services this summer.

Keep up to date with all the latest Man Utd news, views and transfer rumours with the Manchester Evening News.

[Read more on Ronaldo's future here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-ronaldo-24871084) Will Cristiano Ronaldo be allowed to leave? He is pushing for an exit and is not currently training with the first team. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc). Secondary to that will be United's chase of Antony. [Read what Scholes said here >>>](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/scholes-no-brainer-antony-united-24870104) [Have your say here](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-ronaldo-24871084). [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) leaving Manchester United before Thursday's transfer deadline, but is hopeful the forward will remain at the club. [hit out at his club](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-antony-ajax-transfer-24868348) for not allowing him to leave. [The Mail ](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11151815/Ajax-FINALLY-price-Antony-demand-Manchester-United-pay-84-8m-winger.html)states that Ajax are holding out for 84.8m if they are to sell their star forward in the final days of the summer window. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12680955/martin-dubravka-manchester-united-in-talks-with-newcastle-for-goalkeeper-loan-deal) say that talks are continuing between the clubs, with United wanting a loan with the option of a permanent transfer depending on appearances, while Newcastle prefer a permanent deal - or at the very least a loan with an obligation to buy. [remains unclear.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-ronaldo-24871084) The forward handed in a transfer request earlier in the summer although Ten Hag has reiterated the Portugal hero remains part of his plans, insisting the player has not told him he wants to leave.

MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to sign Antony from Ajax before the summer transfer window slams shut, despite his club making things difficult.

And Antony recently went public as he attempts to secure a move away. Personal terms have been wrapped up, with the Samba star eager to be strutting his stuff in the Premier League. The Samba star is [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag)’s top target. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) remain hopeful of signing Antony, despite seeing a huge £76million bid for the Brazil international turned down by Ajax. Now, the onus is on United to get a third agreement when it comes to the 22-year-old - with two in the bag already. And John Murtough and Ten Hag are on the same page when it comes to Antony, which is why the Red Devils are continuing negotiations with Ajax in the hope they’ll end up buckling.

Manchester United are pursuing Ajax forward Antony, but also have their eye on a back-up goalkeeper and two Barcelona forwards ahead of the upcoming ...

The Egyptian winger is in the final year of his contract and has fallen out of favour under Steven Gerrard. "I contemplate any possible scenario from now until the end of the transfer market.” Negotiations will continue because Newcastle would prefer a straight transfer, after new signing Nick Pope established himself as the club’s number one. The Brazilian forward is desperate to be reunited with Ten Hag in Manchester, but for now the Dutch club are playing hard ball. El Ghazi is a distinct possibility, having started his career with the club in Amsterdam. Erik ten Hag will be feeling better about his squad following two wins and the addition of Casemiro.

CHELSEA and Manchester United are set to go head-to-head in an epic transfer tug-of-war next summer.

Having seen his profile soar in recent seasons, Rice has been hotly tipped to depart West Ham and take the next step up in his career. “He’s a real specialist in that position, he’s probably right up there with the top ones at that job – your Fabinhos and Rodris – Declan Rice deserves to be in that company for sure. The [Aston Villa](/latest/aston-villa-fc) boss heaped praise on Rice ahead of his side's clash with the Hammers on Sunday amid reports Chelsea and United remain keen on acquiring the [England](/latest/england-football-team) star in the near future.

Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka but must overcome a hurdle regarding the structure of the ...

The Magpies are said to be demanding United pay a permanent fee for their former No 1 now. The Red Devils are understood to be eyeing a loan agreement with an option to purchase the keeper next summer, however Newcastle seemingly have different ideas. [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag)'s team have been linked to numerous names, but have seemingly settled upon former Newcastle favourite Dubravka, who has fallen down the pecking order at St.

MANCHESTER UNITED will send Czech keeper Matej Kovar out on loan when they get a new No2.Sunderland might be tempted to move for the 22-year-old.Kovar.

[both clubs are in negotiations regarding the Slovakia international](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19629871/man-utd-martin-dubravka-transfer-newcastle-eddie-howe/). [looking to secure the services of Newcastle's Martin Dubravka](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19609678/man-utd-transfer-news-martin-dubravka-talks/), who has lost his place in the Magpies starting XI to Nick Pope. [that he has turned down a switch to England](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19610797/man-utd-transfer-eintracht-frankfurt-trapp/). [Theatre of Dreams](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) with the club keen for him to continue his development elsewhere for the campaign. [Yann Sommer and Norwich's Tim Krul were on Ten Hag's radar](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19569685/man-utd-sommer-krul-norwich-transfer/). [Erik ten Hag](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/erik-ten-hag/) cannot guarantee him.

Ajax could be prepared to let Antony leave the club before the transfer deadline if Manchester United return with an improved fourth bid.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). I need this to continue performing at a high level. ‘During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. [Manchester United agree personal terms with Martin Dubravka but Newcastle yet to sign off deal](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/27/man-utd-agree-personal-terms-with-martin-dubravka-but-newcastle-yet-to-sign-off-deal-17255743/?ico=more_text_links) [rebuffed by the Eredivisie champions](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/26/manchester-united-fail-in-second-bid-for-antony-as-ajax-reject-76m-17252866/). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

MANCHESTER UNITED are pushing to sign Antony from Ajax before the transfer window slams shut on Thursday.

[Will the iconic forward make the move to Italy? [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc), according to reports. However, negotiations remain ongoing as they look to make the Brazil international their fifth recruit of the [transfer window](/latest/transfer-window). Find out the latest HERE.](/sport/football/1661411/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Cristiano-Ronaldo-Napoli-Glazers-Osimhen) [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/antony-hopeful-edwin-van-der-sar-intervention-will-help-seal-man-utd-move) claim Antony’s agents are in touch with both Van der Sar and Lenderink as they aim to push through a move. Antony’s agents are in contact with Edwin van der Sar and Susan Lenderink as they look to secure the 22-year-old a late move to

ANTONY has been left out of Ajax's match day squad ahead of today's Eredivisie clash with Utrecht.The winger, 22, has gone on strike and is refusing t.

[The Red Devils](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) have been pushing to sign him since the transfer window opened in June, but they have failed to reach an agreement with Ajax. [worth around £84m](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19624320/man-united-anthony-elanga-anthony-everton-loan/) next week. [Ajax](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232664/ajax/) manager Alfred Schreuder now faces a dilemma with [Antony](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/antony/) willing to do whatever it takes to get his big money move. [Erik ten Hag hinted at another potential swoop](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19635556/ten-hag-refuses-cristiano-ronaldo-stay-anthony-transfer/) after the club's 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday. [force a move](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19631397/man-utd-transfer-antony-ajax-bid/) to Manchester United. [most recent bid of £76million was rebuffed](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19630060/man-utd-antony-transfer-bid-rejected-ajax/) by the Eredivisie champions, who are reluctant to sell their star man so close to deadline day.

Champions League club 'set £84.8m asking price'. Summer transfer window enters final days for Premier League clubs.

“I’m not asking (for Ajax) to release me, I am asking Ajax to sell me as the highest bid received by a player who plays in the Eredivisie.” “Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). [ recently spoke to Italian journalist and ‘transfer guru’ Fabrizio Romano on YouTube and said](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12682330/antony-to-man-utd-ajax-reject-76-3m-bid-for-winger-from-erik-ten-hags-new-club): “Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face a new challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and, with them, certainly a great offer. [worked with the 22-year old at Ajax](/sport/football/manchester-united/antony-de-jong-and-the-most-likely-man-utd-transfers-before-summer-window-slams-shut-3818155) and it has been widely reported that the Dutch coach wants a reunion with his former player at Old Trafford. [a report from the Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11151815/Ajax-FINALLY-price-Antony-demand-Manchester-United-pay-84-8m-winger.html). [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11151815/Ajax-FINALLY-price-Antony-demand-Manchester-United-pay-84-8m-winger.html), Ajax will let Antony leave this summer if their £84.8 million asking price is met.

Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder explains his decision to leave Antony out of a ...

[Scott Saunders](https://twitter.com/_scottsaunders), [Graeme Bailey](https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey) & [Toby Cudworth](https://twitter.com/Toby_Cudworth) bring you Talking Transfers, discussing Lucas Paqueta's potential move to West Ham, Chelsea's plans to sign Anthony Gordon, Wesley Fofana and Arsen Zakharyan and the latest from Old Trafford. [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5szDHDAQzexDWf6SrRn4h2) to download the episode in full! "We discuss it internally every day, also with the player. Available on [all audio platforms](https://podfollow.com/1618416642/view) and the [90min YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/90min_football). [speak publicly](https://www.90min.com/posts/antony-pleads-with-ajax-to-sell-him-to-man-utd-in-explosive-interview) about his desire to leave the club and further his career with United. [Transfers](https://www.90min.com/categories/transfer)

Plus: Chelsea weigh up offering Ross Barkley a huge pay-off ; Ajax are ready to approach Aston Villa in a bid to line-up Anwar EL Ghazi as replacement for ...

MAIL ON SUNDAY THE SUN ON SUNDAY STAR ON SUNDAY

ANTHONY MARTIAL is reportedly set to be offered a new contract at Manchester United.

Martial was praised by Ten Hag after the final whistle at Old Trafford, with the United boss insisting that he has the required skill and knowledge of the game to become a real asset for the Red Devils this season. "He can be a target, he knows the right positions and he has the skills to play through. He impressed with a handful of goals in pre-season and will have encouraged those behind the scenes at United with his contribution against Liverpool earlier this week. Martial is only under contract until the summer of 2024, meaning that he could become a free agent or even a cut-price target for a number of clubs over the coming months if he manages to pick up his form at United. The Red Devils are now reportedly keen to secure Martial's long-term future in case he is targeted by other clubs if he manages to put a string of influential performances together this season. The Frenchman, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Sevilla, was introduced as a second-half substitute in Monday's win over Liverpool to register his first Red Devils appearance in over a year.

Premier League side Man Utd will reportedly offer a contract extention to Anthony Martial in a huge turnaround in fortunes for the striker.

“I think it’s a good option. [And now The Sun claims that](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19638322/anthony-martial-new-man-utd-contract-exclusive/) Martial is ‘set for talks over a contract extension – two months after his Manchester United career looked dead and buried’. [Marcus] Rashford, [Jadon] Sancho, all these kinds of guys he wants that kind of Ajax way. “If you look at the boys he brought in, they’re all young, hungry. “I know Martial has been there for a long time and he’s maybe not quite hit the heights that everybody expected but maybe Ten Hag thinks he can get that out of him. “Obviously Ten Hag will need to bring somebody in if they let Ronaldo go but he fits that mould of the player that Ten Hag wants.

Ajax rejected Manchester Uniteds £76.3m (€90m) bid for Brazil international Antony this week; the winger worked with Erik ten Hag during United managers ...

"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." Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). Ajax will always be in my heart." "During the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. Ajax also want to bring in a replacement if they allow him to leave.

Antony is on the verge of joining to Manchester United after the Red Devils made progress in a deal with Ajax which is believed to be worth £84m, ...

[Utrecht](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-utrecht) again without him, earning a 2-0 win to maintain their position top of the [Eredivisie](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/eredivisie). Pre-match, manager [Alfred Schreuder](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alfred-schreuder) declared to [ESPN](https://tinyurl.com/2p83ryx7) : "The Antony situation hasn't changed compared to last week. [has been pushing for the move](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-antony-transfers-ajax-27845182) and desperately wants to leave Amsterdam after two impressive campaigns. "We stick to the plan," the Dutchman declared. "If a good player is available we will strike. On Friday, the player in question spoke about Ajax's treatment of his situation in a bombshell interview. During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. According to multiple reports, United are now on the verge of striking a full agreement with Ajax, who've maintained that they wouldn't sell Antony for less than €100million (£84m). I made it clear once again: I want to leave." [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) on Saturday that United will be working right up until the end of [deadline day](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/transfer-deadline-day) in order to get deals over the line. [Mirror Football exclusively reported](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-antony-ajax-27849227) that the [Brazil](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brazil-football-team) international is now on strike at his current club. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) are finally close to agreeing a mega-money deal with [Ajax](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ajax-fc) to sign Antony.

MANCHESTER UNITED are close to an agreement with Ajax over the transfer of Antony, reports suggest.According to The Athletic, talks between the two cl.

[The Red Devils](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/antony/) are now increasingly confident that the deal - which is estimated to be worth around £85m - will be completed before next week's deadline day. The Red Devils have been pushing to sign the Brazil international since the transfer window opened in June, but Ajax have been reluctant to sell. He said: "Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new a challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer. [Antony](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/antony/) has been clear about his desire to join [Erik ten Hag](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/erik-ten-hag/) at Old Trafford. He is currently refusing to play for the Dutch giants in a bid to force a move to Man Utd. [left out of Ajax's matchday squad](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19639868/man-utd-transfer-antony-out-ajax-squad-utrecht-strike/) on Sunday ahead of the club's Eredivisie clash with Utrecht.

ANTONY is a priority target for Manchester United as they look to sign the Ajax star before the transfer window slams shut.

“During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) are close to signing the 22-year-old for a huge £85million. It's been claimed on Sunday that the player has 'gone', with the Dutch giants set to receive a huge fee. but you have to be at Edwin van der Sar or Hamstra for this." And when asked if he’d been updated, he added: "I want to talk about the game, not about Antony. And it appears the Brazil international is looking more and more likely to move to the Premier League before Thursday's transfer deadline.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could look to force through a move for a £25million star as well as Antony ahead of the deadline, it has been claimed.

[looking](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cristiano-ronaldo-tells-manchester-united-its-time-for-me-to-leave-6nm9smz6d) to secure a move away from Old Trafford and moves for 23-year-old Gakpo, along with Antony, would be shrewd if the Portuguese star gets his wish. [more than 80](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cody-gakpo/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/434675) goal contributions in the early stages of his club career. Sheth told GIVEMESPORT: “I think United are interested in Gakpo. [nine-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antony/nationalmannschaft/spieler/602105/verein_id/3439) Brazil international Antony. [22 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antony/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/602105/plus/0/verein/610/trainer_id/3816) and racked up a further 20 assists in 79 appearances. [seven-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cody-gakpo/nationalmannschaft/spieler/434675/verein_id/3379) Netherlands international.

The Reds built on Monday' fantastic win against Liverpool to rack up our first away win of the Premier League season - and a first competitive victory away from ...

Dalot’s pinpoint assist proved to be match-winning for United at a key point of the game. Perhaps most impressively of all, he audibly dictated when his teammates needed to tighten up through the centre. United’s new signing only entered the pitch with 10 minutes to go, and he was absolutely everywhere! Saints couldn’t deal with the sheer numbers in the box as Fernandes was left wide open on the edge for his magic moment. The Portuguese right-back stayed composed, recovered possession and offered a physical presence throughout. The 23-year-old’s crunching tackle down the wing gave him an early boost of confidence and he never looked back. Another Elanga run inside set the goal in motion by freeing up space for Dalot, Sancho and Bruno in one fell swoop. Bruno’s ability to link passing moves together brought the likes of Sancho and Marcus Rashford into the game when they would have otherwise been completely isolated. There was a 15-minute spell just after half-time where our manager’s intelligence changed the course of the game. His calmness on the ball and ability to pick a simple pass also aided us in some tight positions as Southampton overloaded the flanks. He also showed real desire to bomb forward and aid the attack. Fernandes’s lethal winner sealed the win, in what was his second consecutive match wearing the captain's armband.

Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement worth €100m (£84m) with Ajax ...

The Dutchman did join in, though, which is said to have earned the respect of the dressing room. [left out](https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-target-antony-left-out-ajax-squad) of Ajax's squad to face Utrecht on Sunday and manager Alfred Schreuder said in his pre-match interview that 'nothing had changed' in negotiations between the two clubs - indicating that United hadn't offered to pay the club-record fee the Amsterdam-based giants have been seeking. United now have just under a week to finalise terms before the summer transfer window closes. Available on [all audio platforms](https://podfollow.com/1618416642/view) and the [90min YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/90min_football). [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5szDHDAQzexDWf6SrRn4h2) to download the episode in full! [desperate to make](https://www.90min.com/posts/antony-pleads-with-ajax-to-sell-him-to-man-utd-in-explosive-interview).

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial looked like his days at Old Trafford might be numbered last season, but has impressed new manager Erik ten Hag ...

However, injuries have restricted him to just one appearance in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) under Ten Hag. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) after recovering from a hamstring problem. We will be alert until the last second of the window." “If a good player is available we will strike because we want to strengthen the squad. Things have changed since Erik ten Hag's appointment as manager, though, with the forward impressing in pre-season and [reintegrating himself into the first-team picture](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-tour-winners-losers-27570493). [The Daily Star](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/anthony-martial-man-utd-contract-27849664), United want to extend Martial's deal by two more years. "We have Cristiano, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford so we are okay [for strikers]. However, after just a few months working with the 26-year-old, Ten Hag appears to like what he has seen. A new deal for Martial appears unlikely to have any bearing on Cristiano Ronaldo's future, though. [convince Ten Hag to stick with him](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/erik-ten-hag-makes-anthony-27539700). “We plan with him. The new deal would reportedly be on the same terms of around £270,000 per week - a comparable amount to [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bruno-fernandes) after the Portugal star [signed a new deal of his own](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-fernandes-new-contract-wages-26609250) in April.

MANCHESTER UNITED star Cristiano Ronaldo has played under Sir Alex Ferguson and Erik ten Hag during his two stints at Old Trafford.

And he’s still keen to play for a team in the Champions League as the close of the summer transfer window edges closer. The Portugal international had, prior to that, asked to leave. "But, if a player’s not happy at the club and he wants to leave, then you need to make a decision for the greater good and say ‘ok, maybe it’s better we part ways’ and look for somebody else. "I can understand that a manager wants to keep a player like this, because he’s of great value for the club and the team. “So if he’s in the dressing room and he really wants to leave, and he’s not himself, or he’s sitting there by himself or he’s not in a good mood, then it has an impact on the players for sure. "The experience that he has, Ronaldo, the age that he has, he also knows that he has an impact on players, on the team, so I cannot believe that he’s there moping and having a bad influence on players.

Manchester United are expected to busy in the final throes of the summer transfer window and Fabrizio Romano has news of three potentially huge signings ...

“There have been some contacts between Memphis and Man United to explore the situation. “They know he only wants to join them so keep an eye on Antony to the end. Ajax are making difficult, and we have to respect their position, but it’s true that United are still there and the situation is still under discussion.”

Manchester United secured the three points, but Scott McTominay may have been very lucky to not have conceded a penalty after the ball appeared to hit his ...

Adams was apoplectic with rage that a spot-kick, which, assuming it was been scored, would have been enough to secure a draw for the Saints. “What is the actual point of VAR,” one fan posted on social media. A lofted ball was sent straight down the throat of the United defence. United fans were likely still [celebrating their 2-1 home victory over Liverpool](http://Four things Erik ten Hag got right as Man Utd seal stunning victory over Liverpool) in the days preceding the clash against Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side. However, there was an element of good fortune as midfield enforcer Scott McTominay appeared to handle the ball, not once, not twice, but three times in the penalty area. [Bruno Fernandes'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/bruno-fernandes) second half effort was enough for [Erik ten Hag’s](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/erik-ten-hag) side to register [back to back victories](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/things-ten-hag-man-united-27847486).