Recommendation sees Juve join Man Utd in race to sign one of ten Hag’s favourite stars

A recommendation has reportedly resulted in Juventus joining Manchester United in the race to land Antony, one of Erik ten Hag’s favourite stars at Ajax.

The right winger has been in great form this season, notching 12 goals and 10 assists in all competitions. That includes strikes in the Champions League against Dortmund and Sporting.

Antony, a nine-cap Brazil international, has helped Ajax go top of the Eredivisie table and reach the final of the Dutch cup.

They will come up against PSV in the KNVB final on Sunday evening. After the match, there are hopes Manchester United could announce ten Hag as their next boss.

Bringing the highly regarded coach to Old Trafford may give the Red Devils the edge when it comes to signing Antony.

Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan believes Ajax losing Antony to Manchester United would be an even bigger blow than ten Hag’s departure.

However, United will have to fend off Juventus if they want to complete a deal for the attacker.

According to recent reports in Italy, former Juve midfielder Hernanes told Ajax to monitor his Brazilian compatriot.

They have since done scout reports on the 22-year-old and it looks like he impressed.

According to Goal, who cite Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Italian giants are ‘seriously considering’ making an offer for Antony.

They are now among his potential suitors this summer, along with Bayern and United.

Goal claim Ajax will accept offers worth £29.2million for the star. This would see them make a profit of around £15m on Antony, who joined from Sao Paulo in July 2020.

van der Kraan has a different valuation though. While appearing on Sky Sports, he said it would take a bid of at least £70m to get Ajax’s attention.

Either way, Antony looks