Antony

MANCHESTER UNITED have received great encouragement in their Antony pursuit...

If they move quickly, he could become the Dutchman's fifth signing as manager after Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro. Ziyech is looking to leave the Blues after falling down the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel and has been linked with AC Milan and United. Ajax are even contemplating whether to start the exciting Brazilian in their fixture on Sunday amid the intensifying speculation surrounding his future. United could return with an improved bid, but reports suggest they are unwilling to reach much higher than the £67.5m they've laid out on the table already. However, it seems the Old Trafford giants have received encouragement that he is ready to play his part. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1560599224009498624), United aren't giving up on Antony and have a plan to try to sign him again because they believe he's desperate for the move.

Erik ten Hag has singled his former player out as a transfer target for Man United.

Reds supporters have been sharing their reaction to Antony missing training and potentially coming to United on Twitter - here is what they had to say. Reports add that the Amsterdam club are not confirming or denying that Antony missed training due to an offer being rejected. Following scoring for the Eredivisie club last weekend, Antony was posed the question regarding interest in him from "I feel good at Ajax - I give everything for this club, every minute. [the Brazilian](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/antony) was at Ajax's training complex De Toekomst but did not feature on the pitch. [De Telegraaf](https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1370980399/antony-slaat-dag-na-miljoenenbod-training-bij-ajax-over?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=whatsapp), Antony did not feature in training for the Amsterdam club on Friday after United submitted an €80m offer for the player which was rejected.

Ajax winger Antony has reportedly refused a new and improved deal amid strong links to Manchester United. Reliable Ajax outlet, 'The European Lad' recently ...

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Man Utd have had a fresh bid for Ajax star Antony rejected and the Brazilian forward missed training with the Dutch club in the aftermath as Erik ten Hag ...

Madrid have accepted their £60million offer for five-time [Champions League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/champions-league) winner Casemiro and the Brazilian is expected to seal a five-year contract worth £350,000-a-week in the coming days. Now, with United deciding whether to increase their bid, Antony has tried to force the issue by taking action of his own. Sources in Amsterdam believe it is now only a matter of time before Ajax relent and allow the 23-year-old his dream move to United. He has to discuss this with my agents, I’m focused on here. He told NOS: “Will Ten Hag call me? His advisers arrived in Holland from South America earlier this week after United informed them they were ready to launch an official bid.