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Manchester United are looking set to announce their fifth signing of the summer with Ajax winger Antony close to joining in a potentially record deal. The 22-year-old was omitted from the Ajax squad for the second successive game at FC Utrecht and it is understood United have now agreed a deal to sign the winger.
With just four days to go until the transfer window closes, Manchester United are edging closer to wrapping up the signing of one of Erik ten Hag's top targets.
Manchester United have agreed a fee that could rise to 85 million pounds (USD 99 million) to sign Ajax's Brazilian winger Antony, reports said Monday. The Premier League giants have agreed to pay 80.75 million pounds, with a further 4.25 million pounds in add-ons, the BBC, Sky Sports and other British media said ahead of the transfer window closing on Thursday. The 22-year-old Antony could be the second player to follow United manager Erik ten Hag from the Dutch champions to Old Trafford following the arrival of defender Lisandro Martinez.
Erik ten Hag looks set to finally get his man with Manchester United edging closer to the signing of Antony from Ajax.
Robert Lewandowski continued his strong start with Barcelona by scoring twice for the second game in a row as Jules Kounde made his debut in a 4-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday. A typical poacher's finish from the Poland star on 24 minutes set Barca on their way before teenage midfielder Pedri added a second on the stroke of half-time at the Camp Nou. Lewandowski struck again just past the hour to make it four goals in three matches since his trumpeted summer arrival from Bayern Munich, with Sergi Roberto netting late on. "To have Lewandowski in your team is a blessing," said Barca coach Xavi Hernandez. "He's an extraordinary player. Spectacular. A natural leader. It's a blessing to have him with us, it's marvellous.
Veteran star strikers Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema both hit doubles on Sunday in contrasting victories for Barcelona and La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Lewandowski scored twice for the second game in a row as Jules Kounde made his debut in Barcelona's 4-0 cruise past Valladolid. Later, Real Madrid struggled for 88 minutes at Espanyol. With the scores tied and time running out, Benzema put Real ahead before sealing a 3-1 victory after 10 eventful added minutes.
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, August 29.
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Brazil winger Antony from Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam, the BBC and Sky Sports reported on Sunday.