Antony Close to Joining Manchester United for £85m

Published August 28th, 2022 - 01:07 GMT
Ajax Amsterdam's Brazilian forward Antony (L) fights for the ball with Benfica's Brazilian forward Everton during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Ajax and Benfica at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, in Amsterdam, on March 15, 2022. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)
Ajax Amsterdam's Brazilian forward Antony (L) fights for the ball with Benfica's Brazilian forward Everton during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Ajax and Benfica at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, in Amsterdam, on March 15, 2022. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP)

Manchester United are close to sealing the signing of Antony from Ajax for £85m (€100m), according to Sky Sports.

Talks between the two clubs have now progressed and an agreement could be reached within the next 24 hours.

Antony was left out of the Ajax squad for the second successive week on Sunday as Alfred Schreuder's side lined up against Utrecht.

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