After rounds of gossip that Manchester United is interested in signing winger Antony, the latest news indicate how the club is soon finalizing a deal for Ajax’s hot lad. Here we break into why the Red Devils must pay the fee to land the talented young star.
At 22yrs, the Brazilian winger has already established himself as one of the pillars at Ajax FC and has netted 25 goals plus providing 22 assists in 82 appearances for Ajax.
With low performances from Rashford, Antony Elanga and the uncertainty surrounding Ronaldo’s stay, Manchester United’s badly need to sign former São Paulo forward.
Ahead of their new Uefa Europa League season, Manchester United need to sign a player with European football adventure and the Brazillian has seven goals to his name in his 11 Champions League appearances for Ajax.
More so, new signings by Erik Ten Hag have not disappointed so far, with Tyrell Malacia and Lasandro Martinez both proving why they were signed after impressive displays in the last two matches against Liverpool and Southampton. This points to the fact that Ten Hag has a spotting eye for good talent.
Should the £85m deal be triggered by Manchester United, Antony will become one of Premier League’s most expensive signings behind Pogba (to Man United), (Romelu Lukaku) and Jack Grealish’s £100m move from Aston Villa to Manchester City.
Antony is a must buy for Manchester United following minimal performances from the frontline of Manchester United this season.
