Erik ten Hag 'identifies Antony alternative’ and more Manchester United transfer rumours

Erik ten Hag has reportedly made Hakim Ziyech one of his priority targets.

And a reunion with the Chelsea winger could cost as little as £8m. The Moroccan played under Ten Hag at Ajax before his move to Stamford Bridge in 2020, but has not hit the heights many expected him to at the Blues, starting just 14 Premier League games last season.

Manchester United’s links with Antony have cooled since Ajax supposedly slapped an £84m price tag on the Brazilian. Ten Hag is eager to bring in a new attacker before the window ends, regardless of how the situation with Cristiano Ronaldo will turn out.

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Now, French journalist Nabil Djellit says the United boss is targeting Ziyech, although he does add that Chelsea are not so keen on letting him move to a top four rival.

Meanwhile, Calciomercato reports Eric Bailly is close to a loan move to Roma, where he would rekindle ties with former Reds boss Jose Mourinho. It claims the deal would include a £6.7m option to buy, too.

Bailly exceeded expectations during United’s pre-season but is facing limited game time with the arrival of Lisandro Martinez pushing him further down the pecking order, behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane.

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