Man Utd frustrated by Ajax as they refuse to budge on Antony transfer fee and steal march in race for Brian Brobbey

MANCHESTER UNITED are becoming increasingly frustrated as Ajax refuse to lower their asking price for Antony.

But have they received good news in their chase of Brian Brobbey, according to reports.

Antony has a good relationship with Erik ten Hag from their Ajax daysCredit: Getty

Brian Brobbey spent half of last season back on loan at Ajax, the club he was a youth player atCredit: Getty

Dutch outlet De Telegraaf claim that the Eredivise champions are demanding a fee of around £68million for Brazilian winger Antony.

And Man Utd are reportedly yet to offer enough to be taken seriously.

Erik ten Hag worked with Antony at his former club and wants the 22-year-old to follow him in making the move to Old Trafford.

However Ajax are playing hardball as they are reluctant to let their former manager to raid their squad.

Antony enjoyed a fantastic season last time out scoring 12 goals and assisting a further ten. He is one of Ten Hag’s preferred transfer targets.

Meanwhile, De Telegraaf also claim that United have received a positive update regarding striker Brobbey.

The 20-year-old left Ajax to join RB Leipzig last summer but the Dutch club want to bring him back.

However if negotiations drag on too long, Man Utd could reportedly swoop in and hijack the deal.

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Brobbey is a talented young striker who shone at Ajax but his minutes were limited at RB Leipzig and he is yet to score for the club.

Speculation around yet another Ajax player possibly on his way to United continue with the club said to have made a “sufficient offer” for Lisandro Martinez.

They must reportedly pay £51million for the Argentine’s services and he wants to move to the Red Devils.

A £42million offer was made by Man Utd but it was rejected, Martinez is eager for Ajax to negotiate with them to secure the move.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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