Erik ten Hag is reportedly pressing the Manchester United hierarchy to step up their attempts to strike a double deal with Ajax for Antony and Lisandro Martinez after Frenkie de Jong ruled out a move to Old Trafford.
Ten Hag is desperately trying to shake up a squad that slumped to a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League last term, but the Dutchman was dealt a major blow on Saturday when it emerged that De Jong has now ' totally ruled out' a switch to England.
De Jong was one of Ten Hag's most important players at Ajax before Barcelona swooped for his services back in 2019, and the new United chief had identified the midfield maestro as his No 1 summer transfer target.
