Manchester United are confident of signing Ajax forward Antony in a deal worth up to £80million.
United had an initial bid of £67.9m rebuffed by Erik ten Hag's former club, but will increase that offer to £75m, with a further £5m due in add-ons. Ajax want £85m for the Brazil international, but United believe their improved bid, rising to a potential £80m with the completion of contract-related clauses, will get the deal done.
Antony is desperate to push through a move to United before next Thursday's transfer deadline and has submitted a formal transfer request to Ajax to try to accelerate the process.
