MANCHESTER UNITED are close to an agreement with Ajax over the transfer of Antony, reports suggest.
According to The Athletic, talks between the two clubs have progressed over the past few days.
The Red Devils are now increasingly confident that the deal – which is estimated to be worth around £85m – will be completed before next week’s deadline day.
Personal terms are not expected to be an issue as Antony has been clear about his desire to join Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
The winger was left out of Ajax’s matchday squad on Sunday ahead of the club’s Eredivisie clash with Utrecht.
After the game, Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder hinted that Antony is expected to move away.
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He told ESPN: “Everything is about money… I think this is sad.
“But this is our world, it’s very sad and I don’t approve that these things at all.”
He is currently refusing to play for the Dutch giants in a bid to force a move to Man Utd.
When speaking to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano earlier this week, Antony admitted that he’s spent all summer trying to leave Amsterdam.
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He said: “Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new a challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer.
“In June of this year, I interrupted my vacation and came personally to inform the managers of Ajax, including new coach, about my wish to leave and that they should consider this possibility, because it was a project for two seasons.
“During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal.
“I made it clear once again: I want to leave.”
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The Red Devils have been pushing to sign the Brazil international since the transfer window opened in June, but Ajax have been reluctant to sell.
After having a £76m bid rejected on Friday, United chiefs believe an offer of £85m will be enough to force the Eredivisie champions into an agreement.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
