Antony

The Old Trafford club have agreed a free with Ajax for the 22-year-old forward.

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The Brazilian international is on the cusp of completing his move to Manchester United after a breakthrough in negotiations between the Red Devils and Ajax ...

](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/antony-agent-mautd-transfer-ajax-27855016#comments-wrapper)Will Antony be a successful signing for [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc)? Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/antony-agent-mautd-transfer-ajax-27855016#comments-wrapper) Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) was reportedly desperate to enjoy a reunion with the winger, whom he worked so closely with during their shared time at the Amsterdam Arena. United made a number of bids for the 22-year-old - most of which were swiftly rejected. The pursuit of Antony has not been quite as straightforward as the one for his former and potentially future teammate.

Manchester United are looking set to announce their fifth signing of the summer with Ajax winger Antony close to joining in a potentially record deal.

Although Ajax rejected an improved offer on Friday, United are hopeful of agreeing an overall package that could near €100million (£84.66m). Manchester United are looking set to announce their fifth signing of the summer with Ajax winger Antony close to joining in a potentially record deal. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) were due to bid again for Antony and were confident of signing the Brazil international.

What shirt number could potential new Manchester United striker signing Antony from Ajax wear at Old Trafford?

Ten Hag knows all about him already and has proven that he can get the best out of him over in Holland. Antony has a decent record in front of goal so far and at the age of 22, has time to develop and get better in the future. He also wore 39 in his early days at Sao Paulo but Scott McTominay has taken that at Old Trafford and has kept it for the 2022/23 campaign. [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/antony/profil/spieler/602105)) and he has since adapted well to life in the Eredivisie. [United](https://www.manchesterworld.uk/sport/football/manchester-united/pundit-praises-man-utds-togetherness-after-southampton-win-3822327) can get the move over the line before the deadline, they will be bringing in a player with bags of potential and an eye for goal. The forward went on to play 52 games in all competitions as a youngster and chipped in with six goals to earn a move over to Europe.

Cody Gakpo of PSV Eindhoven during the Dutch Eredivisie match between sbv Excelsior and PSV Eindhoven at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadium on August 28, 2022 in ...

Brazilian club Sao Paulo are set to profit after Manchester United edge closer to completing the signing of Antony from Ajax this week. The Premier League side have agreed a deal worth £84 million to sign the 22-year-old, but the Mirror reveal that a transfer clause between Sao Paulo and Ajax may have been a factor behind the whopping asking price. Paper Round’s view: It could be argued that the toughest part of the transfer window is trying to get rid of your deadwood. Manchester United had a pretty quiet summer but were forced to accelerate their business in the transfer market after falling to embarrassing defeats against Brighton and Brentford in their opening two Premier League matches. Reguilon is set to return to Spain, with a season-long loan move to Atletico Madrid on the cards, while Winks will join Sampdoria – despite initial reports stating that he would reject the Serie A side in order to stay in the Premier League. United are said to be interested in the 23-year-old and the Dutch side are bracing themselves ahead of an expected late bid.

EXPRESS SPORT brings you live transfer updates as Manchester United enter a crucial period in the summer window.

They’re now overpaying massively, and now Murtough is getting a pat on the back." Kalajdzic is poised to sign a five-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months. Most of Mejbri's senior football has come with Tunisia and he could feature at the World Cup later this year. After months of pushing from both the player and the club, it looks like United may finally get their hands on Antony with Ajax admitting defeat following a mammoth bid. [willing to do business for significantly less than that](/sport/football/1659665/man-utd-antony-erik-ten-hag-ajax-premier-league-transfer-gossip) several months ago. Time is ticking along towards Thursday night's transfer deadline and Manchester United still have plenty of business to conclude. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12684294/manchester-united-agree-85m-deal-to-sign-antony-from-ajax) claim that the Brazilian will arrive in England for tests on Tuesday at the latest with United in a rush to move onto other transfer interests. United's deal for fellow Ajax star Lisandro Martinez is thought to have bumped the price up with manager Alfred Schreuder forced to wave goodbye to a number of top players in recent weeks. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12684294/manchester-united-agree-85m-deal-to-sign-antony-from-ajax) claim that United are 'keeping an eye' on the former, while a double Eredivisie deal for the latter has been described as 'not impossible'. Manchester United may have an incentive to make a final push for Frenkie de Jong with the Barcelona midfielder struggling for game time under Xavi. Frenkie de Jong has been spotted at the airport in Barcelona preparing to fly to London, according to United's interest in the 6ft 7in frontman was confirmed to Express Sport earlier in the summer but the likes of Antony and Cody Gakpo have edged ahead in the pecking order for Erik ten Hag.