Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag’s hopes of signing Ajax forward Antony have been boosted after a proposed Premier League swap deal broke down.
Antony is said to be among the leading transfer targets for Ten Hag who is keen to reunite with the 22-year-old - Ajax's star player last season. United are said to be in pole position to land the Brazilian given his strong relationship with the Red Devils boss at the Amsterdam Arena while the player's representatives recently travelled to Europe in order to discuss a possible transfer this summer.
Ajax will be more open to offers for the Brazilian this summer should they sign forward Steven Bergwijn from Tottenham this summer. The Dutch international is a key target for the Amsterdam-based club but they face rival interest from Everton, to whom Spurs offered the player in part-exchange in their move to sign Richarlison from Goodison Park.
