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Real Sociedad will give Erik ten Hag a valuable Manchester United reminder

Manchester United have discovered their group for the 2022/23 edition of the Europa League and the initial verdict is that there is a lot of room for slip-ups. Long journeys and potentially tricky matchups against Onomia Nicosia and Sheriff Tiraspol aside, they also will have a difficult clash with Real Sociedad to contend with.

Man United closing in on capture of Ajax star Antony

Manchester United are making progress in their big-money pursuit of Ajax star Antony, the PA news agency understands. The Old Trafford giants brought manager Erik ten Hag over from the Dutch champions this summer and then returned to sign defender Lisandro Martinez. United paid an initial €57.37million for the Argentina international - a fee that could rise by a further 10m euros - and Ajax now look set to land an even bigger windfall.

Antony: Manchester United close to sealing transfer for Ajax and Brazil international forward - reports

Manchester United are close to agreeing a €100m deal to sign Ajax forward Antony, according to reports from The Athletic and Sky Sports. While personal terms would be no issue, Ajax have negotiated hard over the sale of their Brazil winger. Ad The Dutch giants were insistent that their valuation be met, and reports from the British press suggest that they have been successful.