Manchester United dealt fresh transfer blow in hunt for attacker

Manchester United have been dealt a blow of their pursuit of Ajax winger, Antony.

Since Erik ten Hag took over at United from Ajax, quite a lot of the Dutch powerhouse’s high gamers have, after all, been linked with a transfer to Manchester.

One of many important names tipped for an Outdated Trafford swap early on in the summertime window was Antony.

Antony would doubtless be a wonderful choice for United, as they’re very brief within the vast areas at current.

Jesse Lingard left the membership without spending a dime on the finish of final month. This leaves simply Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga as pure vast gamers for the 2022/23 marketing campaign.

So, shifting for Antony, whose electrifying tempo and fast toes would trigger Premier League defences all kinds of points, appeared like a wise transfer.

The Brazilian remains to be younger at 22 years previous, however is already performing on the highest stage – aiding 4 and scoring two in six Champions League outings this previous season.

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Nonetheless, a switch for Antony appears impossible at current.

Ajax are decided to not let final season’s squad be dismantled, with Ryan Gravenberch, Sebastien Haller, Andre Onana, Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez all having headed for pastures new.

And now, new Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder has revealed that he’s intent on maintaining maintain of his South American winger this summer season.

Schreuder stated: “I actually suppose he’ll keep. In fact, we have now bought lots of gamers now. That has not occurred in recent times.

“We’ve got additionally purchased gamers. However we have now bought so many gamers that I assume no one will depart.”

Will Manchester United flip their attentions elsewhere? Or will we see Ten Hag give somebody like Facundo Pellistri an opportunity?

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This text was edited by
Conor Laird.