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MANCHESTER UNITED target Antony has begged Ajax to let him leave for Old Trafford.The Red Devils have had a £76million bid rejected for the winger, with his club determined to hold on to him.
Antony is determined to leave AjaxCredit: Getty
But the Brazilian is determined to leave before Thursday’s transfer deadline and is trying to force his way out.
In an explosive interview with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Antony revealed all about how he has spent all summer trying to leave Amsterdam.
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.
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“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.”
SunSport exclusively revealed on Wednesday night that the Red Devils are confident of completing a move by next Thursday.
Following United’s latest bid, Antony felt that surely he would be let go.
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He added: “Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving, only this time with a considerable offer on the table.
“Others had already arrived! Ajax refused with argument that they only have five days to replace me.
“I’m not asking Ajax to release me, I’m asking Ajax to sell me with the highest bid ever for an Eredivisie player.
“I’ve been insisting on this theme since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind.”
People need to listen to me and understand that my motivation moves me towards happinessAntony
Asked how he feels about Ajax in the midst of this saga, he said: “I was very happy in Amsterdam, I won titles at Ajax, made friends and built part of my career, but now I reinforce that I am ready and full of motivation to follow my story and my dreams.
“People need to listen to me and understand that my motivation moves me towards happiness. I need this to continue performing at a high level. Ajax will always be in my heart.”
Quizzed if he had a message for Ajax fans, he concluded: “I hope Ajax fans understand me… because the future for a football player is a totally uncertain thing and the opportunities can be unique!”
“My message is one of gratitude for Ajax, club and fans.”
Antony enjoyed two extremely successful seasons in Amsterdam under United boss Erik ten Hag.
He scored 22 goals in 79 appearances under the Dutchman – winning two Eredivisie titles and a KNVB Cup.
The 22-year-old started Ajax’s first two league games of this season, grabbing a goal and two assists in the process.
He was left out for their 1-0 win against Sparta Rotterdam last week, however, after refusing to train.
When Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder was asked about Antony’s desire to move to Man United, he made a cheeky dig at the Red Devils.
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The 49-year-old said: “Yes, my feeling is good. I understand Antony, but you play for Ajax.
“We are playing Champions League football. I don’t think Man United are playing Champions League football.” More

CASEMIRO became a father figure at Real Madrid despite his dad walking out on him when he was five.The Brazilian, 30, battled a troubled upbringing in a poverty-stricken neighbourhood called Sao Jose Dos Campos just outside of São Paulo.
New Man Utd star Casemiro had to become a father figure when he was just five years oldCredit: Instagram / @casemiro
The midfielder knows all about responsibility and is set to become a top leader at UnitedCredit: Instagram / @annamarianacasemiro
His father abandoned him, his two siblings and their mother Maria – who was forced to juggle numerous jobs to make ends meet.
Casemiro, as the eldest child, bravely stepped up to be the man of the house and it shaped him into the great leader he is today.
In 2018 the midfielder said: “If I see him on the street today, I won’t recognise him,
“He had a serious fight with my mother when I was five and left the family for my mother to manage.
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“I’ve wanted to meet him because I have no grudge against him. It was what God wanted for me. That’s why I have always left it just the way it is.”
Manchester United’s shiny £70million signing will no doubt have been thinking back to his humble beginnings when he rocked up to the club’s plush Carrington base for his first day of training on Thursday.
When the midfielder flew the nest at age 11 to play for Sao Paulo’s youth team he was left stunned by simply having his own bedroom, food, air conditioning and a TV for the first time.
Who knows what was going through his head when he actually played at the Theatre of Dreams at age 15 with Sao Paolo in the Nike Cup.
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Casemiro never forgets his past and once broke down in tears in 2018 in an interview when he recalled not being able to afford a particular Brazilian yoghurt drink as a kid.
Through tears he said: “As a child I always wanted to drink these, but we never had the money. It didn’t cost much, around 20 cents.”
Those memories only made him stronger and his Real Madrid teammates have tipped him to become a world-class manager when he eventually hangs up his boots.
Spanish football expert Guillermo Raimundo told SunSport: “He came from a poor background and that has helped his character.
“He is a leader because he knows his origins and that’s always in his mind.
“Casemiro was a leader at Real, a big voice, everyone heard him. Among the Brazilian players he was like a father to the youngsters Vini Jr, Rodrigo and Militao.
“He doesn’t need to be a captain to be a leader. I think the same will happen at United.”
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The Brazilian battler is certainly expected to thrive in the blood and thunder of the English top-flight.
Barcelona journalists describe Casemiro as the “bad guy in a movie who you want on your team but not against it” that is known in parts of Spain “as a bit of a b***ard.”
Prem officials might be quaking in their boots considering he orders dossiers on every referee so he knows how best to deal with them.
Casemiro is no stranger to a tough tackle and was booked 16 times last season in 48 matches.
He enjoyed a glittering nine-year spell at the Bernabeu, most notably winning five Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles after arriving in 2013.
The Brazilian was loved at Los Blancos particularly by his midfield pals Toni Kroos and Luka Modric who personally wrote a joint farewell letter to him ahead of his United transfer.
Casemiro built a great relationship with Real president Florentino Perez and it is thought it will not take him long to seduce the under-fire Glazers.
Raimundo added: “He loves to learn the philosophy of a club. He was born at Real Madrid and I think the same thing will happen at United.
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“He will have a good relationship with everyone at the club and that will help him to adapt.
“He had a great relationship with Florentino Perez and I’m sure he will with the United directors.” More

AJAX have reportedly rejected a new £76million bid from Manchester United for Antony.Fabrizio Romano claims the offer was submitted by Erik ten Hag’s side on Friday.
Ajax have snubbed a £76m bid from Man Utd for AntonyCredit: Getty
However, the Dutchman’s former club believe the fee is not enough and have snubbed it.
Ajax’s decision is said to have left Antony “upset”, as the Brazilian has his heart set on a move to Old Trafford.
Antony is eager to be reunited with Ten Hag, who has already raided Ajax for Lisandro Martinez.
And the winger is “disappointed” with Ajax as his transfer saga is set to rumble on until deadline day next week.
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Reports yesterday claimed Antony had informed Ajax he wanted to join United in the next 48 hours.
SunSport exclusively revealed on Wednesday night that the Red Devils are confident of completing a move by next Thursday.

But Antony was hoping to wrap up his switch this weekend.
And United could now end up paying £80m to get a deal over the line.
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Should a deal go through, it could see Anthony Elanga leave on loan.
The United youngster was in fine form during Monday’s win against Liverpool.
But the addition of Antony to Ten Hag’s squad would see his minutes limited.
Everton are among those thought to be interested in a loan swoop.
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EDDIE HOWE has confirmed Manchester United are looking to sign Newcastle star Martin Dubravka.The Toon boss made his admission with less than a week to go before transfer deadline day.
Eddie Howe admits Newcastle are in talks with Man Utd over a transfer for Martin DubravkaCredit: Getty
United have just Tom Heaton in a supporting role for No1 David De Gea after loaning Dean Henderson to Nottingham Forest.
And new manager Erik ten Hag is keen on landing a strong back-up to push the Spanish stopper to his limits.
United had been looking at a deal for Gladbach star Yann Sommer.
And they saw fellow Bundesliga goalie Kevin Trapp turn down a move from Eintracht Frankfurt.
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However, Dubravka has emerged as their new top target after he dropped down Newcastle’s pecking order following the signing of Nick Pope from Burnley.
Dubravka, 33, has made 130 appearances in five seasons for the Magpies, and is regarded as one of the Premier League’s best stoppers.
Toon boss Howe now admits that United have entered transfer talks to sign the Slovakian ace.
However, a bid is yet to be accepted by Newcastle as Howe looks to keep hold of Dubravka.
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And the player himself has not held talks with the Red Devils over personal terms.
Howe declared: “He’s not in talks with Man United but there has been contact with the clubs.

“Those will continue but I’m reluctant to lose him.
“It’s a decision that’s out of my hands really.”
It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Howe on Friday as he secured a club-record move for Alexander Isak.
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The Real Sociedad striker has joined Newcastle for a mega £63million fee after lighting up the Spanish top flight.
And Isak is now set to slot straight into Toon’s starting XI for Sunday’s clash against Wolves. More