'The league ain't ready!' — Man United fans excited that Antony could solve problem position

Erik ten Hag has been appointed as manager of Manchester United, so of course, with a transfer window approaching, he has been linked with moves for a number of his former players at Ajax. There are a number of talented individuals currently playing in Amsterdam that could offer a lot at Old Trafford.

Defender Jurrien Timber is of interest to United this summer, however with the World Cup at the end of the year he is reportedly having doubts about moving to a new league. But could Ten Hag look to a different player from Ajax to solve another problem?

Goal Brazil have reported that Antony's representatives have flown to Europe to speak to United and try and facilitate a deal for the Brazilian winger to join his former manager at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old scored 12 goals and registered 10 assists in all competitions under Ten Hag last season.

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United fans are excited, firstly because they are being linked with an exciting young winger who could help them get Champions League football next season. But most are happy that they are finally being linked with a winger who plays on the right.

They lauded the potential signing on social media. These are a selection of the responses from Twitter:

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