Antony

Has anybody seen Antony play enough to know if he is any good? And why aren't Liverpool spending what they need?

As a Newcastle fan, the transformation of our big number 7 is something I don’t think anyone saw coming, but the man is now a one-man pressing machine who wins the ball back, harries people and breaks lines with his running. He’s the dictionary definition of a player you love if he’s playing for you and hate if he’s playing against you. Shz, if you can’t understand why football supporters would feel a little distaste at watching the blatant sportswashing of pariah states being played out on prime time UK Sunday afternoon TV then I’d suggest that you’re not a sports fan. The only reason there was any kind of incident there was that Salah was trying to grab the ball from Fernandes, the captain of the opposition no less. If you grab a goal back late in the game, then by all means try and grab the ball from the back of the net, tuck it under your and sprint back to the halfway line; it might save 10 seconds or so. [Alex Iwobi has undergone the same transformation as Joelinton this season](https://www.football365.com/news/liverpool-manchester-city-dominate-top-11-creative-premier-league-players), so maybe there’s a new trend of physically-blessed, misfiring attackers dropping into deeper roles? Where is the money, Liverpool fans? We do have a good creative midfielder in thiago, but he seems to be made out of gelatine. I know this is a fresh and challenging strategy for United, but with Martinez and the new kid Malacia the plan seemed to work. If one of the opposition get that ball first? However, I don’t get the furore around the incident in question. Taller, stronger, quick with his feet, plays on the left-side of the pitch and importantly a solid £35-£40m cheaper.

AJAX forward Antony has reportedly told the club he wants to secure a move to Manchester United within the next 48 HOURS.SunSport exclusively revealed.

[Holland international Memphis Depay](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19602326/man-utd-transfer-depay-trapp-line-up/). [Champions Leagu](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19284637/champions-league-group-stage-draw-live-stream-tv-channel-pots/)e winner [Casemiro was unveiled to the Old Trafford crowd](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19589961/casemiro-introduction-keane-man-united-pay-homage/) ahead of their clash with Liverpool. [move for PSV forward Cody Gakpo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19610066/man-utd-transfer-psv-gakpo-champions-league/) - who is valued at around £42m. [exclusively revealed on Wednesday night](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19609194/man-utd-antony-transfer-ajax-erik-ten-hag/) that the [Red Devils](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) are on the brink of finally completing a deal for the [Brazilian winger](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/antony/), 22. [De Telegraaf](https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/829063979/antony-voert-druk-op-en-wil-binnen-48-uur-naar-manchester-united), Antony is now putting pressure on [Ajax](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232664/ajax/) to ensure the transfer is sealed within the next two days. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/erik-ten-hag/)'s fifth signing of the summer.

Antony is Manchester United's top target for the final week of the summer transfer window and the Brazilian is doing all he can to secure a move to the ...

United have just a week to agree terms with Ajax before the transfer window slams shut. The winger is said to have already informed the Red Devils that personal terms would be a formality. Ajax do hold the stronger position in negotiations, with Antony contracted to the club for another three years. He has now made that desire to leave official by handing in a transfer request to club chiefs at the Johan Cruyff Arena. The deal appears to have been reignited by that decision, with United now preparing to submit a fresh bid. It is understood that his adviser has informed Ajax of his client's desire to link back up with Ten Hag.

MANCHESTER UNITED's move for Ajax star Antony has been questioned.

However, Schreuder is still keen for Antony to remain at the club. I only want players in the squad that are 100 per cent focused on Ajax." "But Rashford done well as a striker against Liverpool, maybe he sees Rashford as playing through the middle. He netted 12 times in all competitions last term and has already netted twice in three appearances in the new campaign. However, Agbonlahor is shocked at that amount, responding "wow!" He was left out of the Ajax squad for last weekend's match at Sparta Rotterdam because he wasn't deemed to be in the right frame of mind amid the interest from United.

Manchester United agree a five-year deal with Erik ten Hag's potential fifth summer signing Antony ten days ago, says Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester United agree five-year deal with Antony Manchester United agreed a five-year deal with With Antony keen to have a move agreed as soon as possible, it looks like Manchester United have agreed five-year deal with Antony, says Romano [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S19sCWf2tK4) that Antony is ‘obsessive’ about clinching his move to Manchester United. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3531586/2022/08/24/transfers-deadline-day-premier-league/?source=emp_shared_article) reported yesterday that a deal could be struck at around £79 million.

Ajax striker Antony is “determined to push through a move to Manchester United in the next few days” with the 22-year-old's representatives staying in ...

And the Daily Star writes – via Voetbal International – that Erik Ten Hag tried to sign Ajax striker Brian Brobbey through WhatsApp. Elsewhere, the Daily Mail reports West Ham have been offered the chance to sign Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the closing week of the transfer window. Ajax striker Antony is “determined to push through a move to Manchester United in the next few days” with the 22-year-old’s representatives staying in England for the rest of the transfer window to try to secure the deal, the Daily Telegraph reports.

MANCHESTER UNITED are vying to secure the signing of Ajax ace Antony. · Man Utd fans protest against Glazer family · Related articles.

But on Monday night the Dutchman finally got his tenure up and running as he led his side to a 2-1 victory over fierce rivals Liverpool. United are facing a battle to get their deal for Antony over the line, with Ajax rejecting a £67.6million bid for him last week. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc)’s deal for Antony is reportedly dragging on due to a clause in his Ajax contract that orders the Dutch champions to hand his former club Sao Paulo 20 per cent of any profit when he is sold. So United could be set to finally land their man. And he is said to be house-hunting in Manchester already. Antony has been in mesmerising form since joining Ajax two years ago.

Manchester United have a personal agreement in place with Antony for a five-year deal which will run until 2027.

A move to Old Trafford would see Antony form a reunion with Erik ten Hag and Lisandro Martinez at United. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3535934/2022/08/24/manchester-united-antony-deal/?source=emp_shared_article) claim United are confident of reaching an agreement with Ajax to sign Antony. [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/live-transfer-news-chelsea-manutd-27682416).

Richard Arnold has seemingly confirmed that Antony will be joining Manchester United. In a video posted by @cetredevils, he nodded when asked “Are we ...

Can Ten Hag’s army win their next battle on the south coast? CEO Richard Arnold’s response on Antony joining “CEO Richard Arnold’s response on Antony joining #mufc…”

MANCHESTER UNITED are desperate to land Ajax winger Antony this summer.

But he was absent from the Ajax squad on Sunday as his team defeated Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 to continue their perfect start to the campaign. The Brazil international then got his name on the scoresheet and assisted another goal against FC Groningen to help his side to an emphatic 6-1 victory. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) target Antony has reportedly told Ajax that he wants to seal his mega-money move to Old Trafford within the next 48 hours.

Manchester United are reportedly growing increasingly hopeful they can secure the signing of Antony before the transfer window closes, with the player ...

United will hope to get the deal over the line in what would be their fifth summer signing. To that end, there’s a growing belief that a deal will be finalised well before the window closes. However, talks between the clubs will soon likely step up as they discuss the breakdown over that arrangement. Currently, that is held by Harry Maguire, whom Transfermarkt say cost a final fee of £78.3m. The Red Devils are looking to secure a second signing of the summer on Ajax, with a deal for the Brazilian now United’s No 1 priority. While that may seem a tad presumptuous from the player, it seems it is with good reason. The nine-times capped Brazil attacker is also already looking for properties around the Cheshire area ahead of the move. That’s after trusted transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims Antony has already agreed personal terms with United over a five-year deal to 2027. To that end, Ten Hag has been exploring one of two potential recruits. The first of those, Cody Gakpo, was one player Ten Hag was strongly considering. To that end, they will not accept a compromise on the fee. Boss Erik ten Hag is desperate to add more goals to his attack, and moreso given ongoing uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo.

Football365 - Ajax are 'feverishly discussing' whether to pull out of a deal for Ziyech which could scupper Man Utd's move for Antony.

Antony has asked Ajax to leave since last week: only wants United.’ Fabrizio Romano added on Twitter: ‘Manchester United have not submitted new official bid for Antony yet – it will be sent to Ajax soon, matter of time. Ziyech – who moved to Chelsea from Ajax for £36m two years ago – is thought to be keen on a return to the Eredivisie club with the Blues willing to see the back of him for the right price.

Manchester United are set for an incredibly busy final week of the summer transfer window if Fabrizio Romano's latest update is anything to go by.

“But now it’s time for Man Utd to reach a full agreement with Ajax. “It’s a loan with a buy option clause, which I’m told is around £5million. There’s been a full agreement on the contract since last week, personal terms are agreed so everything is ready between Antony and Manchester United. “He wants Manchester United. “Now, big chance for Man United to submit a new proposal for a player who is really, really pushing. The 23-year-old and his agent are pushing for a move to Old Trafford after United’s £67million bid was rejected last week.

Manchester United are focused on signing Antony from Ajax before the transfer window closes, sources have told ESPN.

There is interest from [Everton](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/198940/Everton) in Garner, who is valued at around £14m. [Phil Jones](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/140032/Phil-Jones), [Brandon Williams](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/249501/Brandon-Williams), [Axel Tuanzebe](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/229524/Axel-Tuanzebe), [Amad Diallo](https://www.espn.com/football/player/_/id/291630/amad-diallo), [Hannibal Mejbri](https://www.espn.com/football/player/_/id/300007/hannibal-mejbri) and [James Garner](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/276220/James-Garner). [PSV Eindhoven](/soccer/team?id=148) asked that any talks over Gakpo were delayed until after their Champions League qualifier with Rangers on Wednesday while there has been no encouragement from [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) that they would be willing to let Pulisic join a Premier League rival. [Sergino Dest](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/266291/Sergiño-Dest), [Denzel Dumfries](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/213248/Denzel-Dumfries) and [Max Aarons](https://www.espn.com/football/player/_/id/243725/max-aarons) are among the options. [Martin Dubravka](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/126703/Martin-Dúbravka) at [Newcastle](/football/team/_/id/361/newcastle-united) and [Tim Krul](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/85285/Tim-Krul) at Norwich are being considered. [Cody Gakpo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/249524/Cody-Gakpo), [Christian Pulisic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/225607/Christian-Pulisic) and [Marcus Thuram](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/217331/Marcus-Thuram). [Diogo Dalot](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/238902/Diogo-Dalot) -- particularly if [Crystal Palace](/soccer/team?id=384) firm up interest in [Aaron Wan-Bissaka](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/250945/Aaron-Wan-Bissaka). [Borussia Monchengladbach](/soccer/team?id=268)'s [Yann Sommer](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/93197/Yann-Sommer) and [Eintracht Frankfurt](/soccer/team?id=125)'s [Kevin Trapp](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122280/Kevin-Trapp) came to nothing. [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360) are focused on signing [Antony](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/315294/Antony) from [Ajax](/football/team/_/id/139/ajax-amsterdam) before the transfer window closes, sources have told ESPN. [on social media](https://twitter.com/eintracht_us/status/1562777791396847617).

Manchester United are pushing hard to sign Antony from Ajax before the transfer window shuts. Antony has been linked with a move to Old Trafford all summer ...

The pressure will be on, but if he can make it work, Antony could light up the Premier League. Let’s see how fans reacted to the highlights reel. At the time of writing, the video has amassed over 222,000 views and been ‘liked’ close to three thousand times, with fans gushing over the Brazilian in the comments section. Be sure to check it out below. Of course, a deal is yet to be struck and if it does get over the line, Antony has a lot of work to do to make it stick in the Any player set to make a transfer to one of the biggest clubs in the world for a mammoth transfer fee is bound to face criticism, but the truth is that Antony is very clearly a player with a scarily high ceiling.

Man Utd are in advanced talks to sign Antony from Ajax for a fee in the region of £80m; Erik ten Hag coached the Brazilian winger for two years in Holland; ...

"The benchmark is that they have already gone to Ajax and taken Lisandro Martinez, and paid a lot of money for him. His versatility is undoubtedly part of the appeal to Ten Hag and United. Ten Hag will back him to deliver for him again. The same is true of the younger Anthony Elanga. But he is most comfortable on the right, where he tends to drift inside and make use of his stronger left foot. The problem they have got is a financial one. "We at Ajax are always trying to strive for the top," added Ten Hag, "so I expect he will do his best to reach that level of expectation. He has to play more effectively, because he had chances to make the last pass. "Antony had been first choice throughout the campaign and for the first time, they dropped him. He ranks outside the top 10 for both shots on goal and chances created in the same timeframe. "For sure, we hope he will be the next star of Ajax." United are willing to pay a fee in the region of £80m which has raised eyebrows.

The protracted Frenkie de Jong saga has dominated Manchester United's summer, while they have missed out on a plethora of forwards and been turned down by ...

Especially if we perform in the Champions League, then it is clear that he will come into the spotlight and be interesting for a lot of clubs. 'If you play a role in the Brazilian selection, it is clear that he will be pulled. Speaking following their 1-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam which Antony missed, he told reporters: 'I am assuming that the club will not sell Antony as we're in a good financial position. His directness is attractive to suitors. They will advise me on what is best.' His agents are in London to try and push through a deal, while Ajax are also lining up Hakim Ziyech as a replacement, although there are reports that the move is on the verge of collapse. The winger will hope to be part of the Selecao's team in Qatar this winter, and could join a whole host of other Premier League stars in their squad if he does complete the move to Old Trafford. He hit the ground running in Amsterdam with 10 goals and 10 assists in his first campaign before he added 12 goals and 10 assists last season. In total he has 24 goals and 22 assists in 82 games for the Dutch club, with his impressive performances in the Champions League catching the eye of a whole host of suitors across Europe. He impressed in his homeland while playing for Sao Paulo, with the winger first making his name when he won the J League Challenge tournament in Japan with the Brazilian side's youth team, and he was voted as the Player of the Tournament. The Red Devils had a £68m bid rejected for Antony last week but are expected to go in with a second £80m offer, with the Brazilian keen on the move. One player they hope to bring in is Ajax winger Antony who has been linked with a reunion with his former boss, while United are also interested in a £38million move for Dutch winger Cody Gakpo from PSV.

Manchester United are still looking to seal a deal for Antony but the Ajax winger has been reminded by his coach that he has a contract and is expected to ...

I am very happy at Ajax, I have a contract until the summer of 2025 and I will give everything for this beautiful club for every second. If we all decide that I will stay here, then I know that this is the best thing for me and the club. [De Telegraaf](https://www.telegraaf.nl/) : “No, to be perfectly honest, I can't. United have seen a £67m bid for Antony rejected as the clubs remain in dialogue over a move. I am confident that he will be playing for Ajax in one week from now." Antony has filed a transfer request in order to force through a move to Manchester.

Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold gave the impression that the club would be signing Antony from Ajax, in front of a number of the team's fans.

[revealing the 52-year-old messaged him about a move to the Premier League.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/man-united-ajax-brian-brobbey-20220824) [piece of skill that took out three opposing defenders.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/antony-man-utd-ajax-skill-20220814) [Brazilian reportedly handing in a transfer request](https://www.sportbible.com/football/breaking-antony-has-handed-in-a-transfer-request-at-ajax-20220824) at the Johan Cruyff Arena. [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.sportbible.com/lisandro-martinez) from Amsterdam this summer and now it seems like Antony will be the third arrival. [with Jim Ratcliffe showing interest in buying the club.](https://www.sportbible.com/football/manchester-united-sir-jim-ratcliffe-glazers-20220817) [With Casemiro already](https://www.sportbible.com/football/casemiro-man-united-premier-league-20220825) signed by Erik ten Hag's team, it seems that boosting the forward line is the next priority for the Dutch manager. [United](https://www.sportbible.com/manchester-united) attempt to get the signings over the line they should have done weeks ago.

AJAX manager Alfred Schreuder has aimed a jibe at Manchester United amid their Antony pursuit.

Questioned whether Antony would be 'crazy' to swap Ajax's mouth-watering Champions League group to play in the Europa League at United, Schreuder responded: "Absolutely." During his press conference after the draw, Schreuder also seemingly sent an indirect message, or plea, to the Ajax board over his stance on Antony's future. United failed to qualify for this season's Champions League after slumping to their worst-ever Premier League campaign in 2021/22, finishing sixth on just 58 points. And Schreuder was unsurprisingly asked about the 22-year-old's future during his Champions League draw press conference. United are expected to approach the club with an improved offer for the Brazilian winger, which has disrupted the start of Schreuder's reign in Amsterdam. Ajax rejected United's opening £67.5million bid for Antony after losing their manager, assistant and numerous key players from last season's Dutch Eredivisie-winning side earlier in the summer.

MANCHESTER UNITED are still trying to rubber-stamp a move for Ajax winger Antony in advance of next week's transfer deadline.

He will be desperately hoping that United's newest bid is accepted by the Dutch heavyweights in order to avoid a potential deadline-day scramble to push the deal over the line. The saga has dragged on for the vast majority of the summer window and the player is now believed to be growing impatient with Ajax's reluctance to let him move on. There is still plenty of time to thrash out a move for Antony, though, but it seems likely that United will be forced into paying over the odds in order to secure his services before the summer window slams shut. A bid in the region of £67m has already been turned down by Ajax, but the possibility of United's newest offer finally being accepted is still hanging in the balance. Antony excelled under the guidance of Erik ten Hag at Ajax last season and has since been earmarked as a top target by the United boss, who has experienced a turbulent start to life at Old Trafford thus far. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc)'s pursuit of Ajax winger Antony looks to be a deal that could go right to the wire ahead of next week's all-important transfer deadline.