Some Manchester United fans may feel slightly frustrated by the club’s inability to claw Antony away from Ajax so far this summer.
Erik ten Hag has already sealed a reunion with former Ajax protégé Lisandro Martinez at United, with terms agreed for the defender. But new Ajax boss, Alfred Schreuder, has said he doesn’t expect another star to leave this summer.
Antony was initially on Ten Hag’s summer wish-list as he looks for some attacking reinforcements following last season’s dismal shortfall. This situation has been muddied by Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit wish, but Ten Hag insists the superstar is still part of his plans.