Chelsea could feasibly come in and match any bid Manchester United make for Ajax winger Antony this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones. The 22-year-old has been the subject of intense interest from the Red Devils in recent weeks but could find himself at the centre of a transfer tussle if the Blues step up their interest.
Fabrizio Romano reported back in June that United have a ‘genuine interest’ in reuniting Antony with his former manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
However, their initial attempts to do so have ended in disappointment, with GOAL revealing that a €60 million (£51m) bid has been rejected by the Amsterdam giants, who are holding out for €80m (£68m).
And United’s attempted to secure Antony’s signature could face further complications after 90min disclosed that Chelsea are among the sides to have recently held talks with the player’s representatives.