Manchester United dealt blow in pursuit of Antony as Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder insists 'no one is leaving'

Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder has shot down speculation that winger Antony could join Manchester United, insisting that no more big-name players will leave the Dutch champions this summer. The Brazilian is a rumoured target for Schreuder’s predecessor Erik ten Hag, as he looks to shape the Red Devils squad in his image ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. Ad/> Ajax have already agreed a £57 million move to Manchester United for Lisandro Martinez, and media reports have suggested that Antony could soon follow.

Premier League'He knows what's best' — Ajax manager confident Timber won't join Man Utd24/06/2022 AT 14:07 However, Ten Hag’s successor Schreuder dismissed the links in an interview with ESPN Netherlands on Friday. “I really think he will stay," Schreuder said. «Of course, we have sold a lot of players now.

That has not happened in recent years. Fernandes praises Ten Hag's 'clear' philosophy and management Ten Hag still unsure whether Ronaldo will remain at Man Utd »We have also bought players. But we have sold so many players that I assume nobody will leave." Argentina international Martinez would be United’s third signing of the summer after the arrivals of left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord and midfielder Christian Eriksen on a free transfer.

Ajax have also had a busy summer, bringing in the likes of winger Steven Bergwijn from Tottenham, defender Calvin Bassey from Rangers and RB Leipzig striker Brian Brobbey. However, they lost a trio of influential players in Martinez, Sebastien Haller and Ryan Gravenberch – the latter two joining Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich respectively – and Schreuder was asked if a deadline has been by which players must be sold. «No, we did not discuss that.