Premier League giants Manchester United have, on Saturday, been afforded a boost in their efforts to land a prime transfer target.
The player in question? Antony.
Reports linking Brazilian international Antony with a move to Old Trafford have of course resurfaced in a major way of late.
Amid ongoing efforts on the part of the powers that be on the red half of Manchester to reinforce the club’s frontline, the 22-year-old has been identified as the ideal addition on the part of former boss Erik ten Hag.
Having already lost star defender Lisandro Martinez to the Red Devils this summer, though, Ajax, thus far, have remained staunch in their stance that Antony simply isn’t for sale.
In fact, reports in the media earlier this week went as far as to suggest that the Dutch champions had rebuffed an €80 million offer from United.
Earlier today, it was revealed that the talented winger had refused to take part in a training session alongside the rest of his teammates.
This comes amid the understanding that Antony has his heart set on a move to the Premier League.
And, as alluded to above, late on Saturday night, Man United’s hopes of clinching a big-money deal for the Brazilian international have been afforded yet another boost.
As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Alfred Schreuder and his coaching staff have come to the decision that Antony will not be part of Ajax’s starting XI to face Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday, as punishment for his recent behaviour.
In turn, it is reiterated that the former Sao Paulo talent ‘wants Manchester United’.
Understand Antony will NOT be part of Ajax XI vs Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday. Brazilian star didn’t train with the group yesterday and today. 🚨⚪️🔴🇧🇷 #Ajax
Antony wants Manchester United and hopes for Ajax to negotiate with Man Utd when the new bid will be submitted. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/AtKCwCL6IV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 20, 2022
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