Antony has started the clock on a 48-hour deadline to complete a move to Manchester United.
The winger has emerged as the Red Devils' top target for the summer window, with Erik ten Hag keen to boost his attacking options. But Ajax have been reluctant to sell the Brazilian, having already seen 10 players leave the Johan Cruyff Arena permanently.
The player himself though has grown increasingly restless in Amsterdam, with Mirror Football reporting on Wednesday night that he has handed in a transfer request. The deal appears to have been reignited by that decision, with United now preparing to submit a fresh bid.
