Man Utd offered fresh hope of signing €100m Ajax star after Gerry Hamstra’s comments.
With Ajax’s technical director Gerry Hamstra refusing to rule out the possibility of Antony leaving this summer, Manchester United has new reason to believe they can sign him.
The Brazilian international has emerged as United’s main attacking target for the upcoming transfer window, although negotiations with the Eredivisie champions are still far from being concluded.
Early this month, a starting offer of approximately £50.5 million (€60 million) was made, but Ajax remained steadfast in their current value of £67.3 million (€80 million) for the 22-year-old.
Reports from Dutch source has revealed that Ajax want €100m for the Brazilian winger.
Even still, United hasn’t lost up on getting him, and Hamstra’s admission that Antony might still choose to go has given them new hope.
Even still, United hasn’t lost up on getting him, and Hamstra’s admission that Antony might still choose to go has given them new hope.
On Antony, he stated in a statement to Ziggo Sport Voetbal, “We have emphasized that we want to keep this squad intact. However, I also constantly add, “Ask me again in five,” since you never know. To be clear, though, we want to keep this squad intact.
Man Utd might make a last-minute move for Antony
United was initially interested in adding a new center-forward this summer, but after failing to make a move for Darwin Nunez of Benfica, they are now more interested in signing a wide player.
Obviously, Ten Hag’s top transfer objective is Antony. Given that he played a significant role in his Ajax team over the last two seasons, primarily from the right wing, there should be no shocks.
Although United’s initial offer was rejected as being insufficient, Antony now appears to be fully recovered from his ankle injury, thus United may launch another transfer window raid later on.
The problem turned out to be much worse than expected. The winger missed Ajax’s most recent preseason tour, but he appears to have recovered well, as he started yesterday’s match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Antony will undoubtedly play on the right wing, where Jadon Sancho has shined during preseason, if he joins United. The latter might, however, simply play from the opposing wing.
Before his injury setback last season, Antony had a remarkable 32 appearances for Ajax, tallying 12 goals and 10 assists. Due to the fact that he is just approaching his career’s peak, his acquisition should be lucrative.
