It is understood the Ajax board are discussing Antony’s potential fee, but the expectation is they will demand €100m (£84.8m) for the Brazilian winger. The Athletic reported on Thursday that United had rekindled their interest in Antony but had seen an €80m (£67.6m) bid rejected on Wednesday. United are also considering a move for PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo as an alternative to a deal for Anthony. It is believed, however, that PSV are waiting for the conclusion of their Champions League play-off with Rangers on Wednesday before making any decisions on his future. The first leg last week ended 2-2 at Ibrox, with the winner of the tie advancing to this season’s group stage. It was reported earlier this year that while Gakpo, 23, had agreed to extend his current contract by a year until 2026, a deal was put in place to ensure that if suitable offers came in this summer, PSV would cooperate. GO DEEPER Liverpool’s American owners learned from their mistakes. Manchester United have not Antoni, meanwhile, has scored two goals and provided two assists in Ajax’s three matches so far this season. He has scored 18 goals in 57 appearances since joining from Sao Paulo in 2020. United have signed Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia this summer and have agreed to sign Real Madrid’s Casemiro in a £70million move. Erik ten Hag’s side lost their opening game at home to Brighton & Hove Albion and were beaten 4-0 at Brentford last Sunday. However, Casemiro will not arrive in time for United’s home game against Liverpool on Monday. The Brazilian midfielder had problems with his visa. GO DEEPER Manchester United target Casemiro treats recoveries like goals and cut-backs like assists (Photo: Getty Images)
