Man Utd: £84m star now 'on his way' to Old Trafford

Manchester United are set to pull off ‘such an important deal’ as Ajax talisman Antony is ‘on his way’ to Old Trafford, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

The Red Devils have already parted with close to £130million in a bid to improve new boss Erik ten Hag’s squad, but they are on the verge of sealing another big-money acquisition.

According to The Guardian, Manchester United are poised to sign Antony after agreeing an £84million fee with reigning Eredivisie champions Ajax.

The report suggests the nine-cap Brazil international has already agreed a contract which will run until 2027, although the deal boasts the option of being extended by another 12 months, and he is expected to put pen-to-paper today.

Manchester United, who are under new management following ten Hag’s move into the Old Trafford dugout at the conclusion of last season, have been made to fight for Antony’s services.

A proposal worth £76.3million was rejected by Ajax last week, while offers of close to £68million and £51million were also turned down earlier in the transfer window.

It is understood that Antony handed in a transfer request as he attempted to push through a switch to the Red Devils ahead of Thursday’s 11pm deadline.

Jones understands that Antony is on the verge of joining Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez in making the move to Manchester United.

The journalist feels finally getting a deal for the Ajax man over the line shows the Red Devils’ hierarchy have backed ten Hag in the transfer market.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT on Monday, Jones said: “The moment has finally arrived and Antony is on his way.

“It’s not quite a club-record fee, but it’s not too far off. I think you can see here that ten Hag sees