Paul Merson says he cannot understand why Manchester United are pursuing Ajax winger Antony over Newcastle attacker Allan Saint-Maximin.
The Reds have reportedly had a second bid for the Brazilian rejected as Erik ten Hag looks for an attacking reinforcement before deadline day. Antony is not training with the Ajax first team and has blasted his club for refusing to let him leave.
The Dutch champions do not wish to lose any more players this summer with boss Alfred Schreuder insisting that he doesn’t expect Antony to exit. Ten Hag lifted two Eredivisie titles alongside the 22-year-old during his time in Amsterdam.
