Man Utd ‘seriously considering’ bringing £51m sensation to Old Trafford

Manchester United are ‘seriously considering’ making a move for Ajax winger Antony this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The Red Devils are believed to be in the market for attacking reinforcements after missing out on the signature of Darwin Nunez to bitter rivals Liverpool.

According to GOAL, United are ‘making progress’ in their bid to prise Antony away from the Johan Cruijff ArenA, and he could become the first signing under new manager Erik ten Hag.

It’s claimed that the Brazil international’s representatives are already in Europe to ‘accelerate and possibly conclude’ talks.

A fee of €60 million (£51m) is believed to be enough to secure the services of Antony, who would be reunited with his former boss Ten Hag should he make the switch to Old Trafford.

And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the South American sensation’s situation, stating that United have a ‘genuine interest’ in him.

Romano goes on to claim that no formal offer has arrived at Ajax from the 20-time English champions, although internal discussions have taken place within the club.

Jones believes that Antony would add a ‘new dimension’ to United’s attacking threat and that he could help ease their issues on the right-wing.

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He told GiveMeSport: “Antony is worth bringing in if they can because he does help that right-sided situation, which is a problem as we look at it right now.

“He (Ten Hag) could play Elanga, he could play Rashford, but having someone like Antony adds a new dimension to their threat. So, I think it’s something they’re seriously considering.”

Antony has established himself as one of the most promising and exciting young forward players