Manchester United revive Antony interest but face transfer challenge after €80m bid rejected
Manchester United revive Antony interest but face transfer challenge after €80m bid rejected: The current transfer window presents a dilemma for Manchester United as they try to entice Ajax striker Antony to Old Trafford.
According to The Athletic, United made a bid of €80 million (£67.6 million) for the Brazilian on Wednesday, but it was rejected.
Before the deadline of September 1, Erik ten Hag is looking for reinforcements for his struggling team and is eager to reconnect with an ex-player.
Old Trafford officials, however, are not hopeful about luring Antony away from Amsterdam after their novel approach was rejected.
United are hesitant to offer more than this week’s offer because Ajax wants to hold onto the 22-year-old, who has scored 18 goals in 57 games since signing from Sao Paulo in 2020.
The likelihood of a move for PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo is seen to be higher.
Gakpo had agreed to extend his current contract by one year, until 2026, according to a story in The Athletic from earlier this year. However, it was understood that PSV would comply if better bids came in this summer.
United’s top objective before the window closes is the central midfield.
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro is being pursued by Manchester United, who are ready to pay the 30-year-old top wages.
After a disastrous start to the season, United, who have added Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen, and Tyrell Malacia this summer, are ramping up their quest for other recruits.
They were humiliated 4-0 at Brentford in the previous outing after losing their opener game at home to Brighton.
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