Manchester United has agreed with Ajax for the transfer of Antony, subject to a medical, finalised player terms, and international clearance. Ajax have agreed a transfer fee of $95 million. Including add-ons, the fee could rise to $100 million.✍️ OFFICIAL: Antony ➡️ Manchester United 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/TxCuZmZR4c— 433 (@433) August 30, 2022 The Brazilian will sign a five-year contract with the Old Trafford club after boss Erik Ten Hag insisted on reuniting with his former Ajax star.He has typically played on the right wing for Ajax, whom he joined from Sao Paulo in a deal worth £18.2m in February 2020. In total, he scored 24 goals and contributed 22 assists in 82 outings for Ajax, helping them win the last two Dutch league titles and also the 2021 Dutch Cup under Ten Hag’s management. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6606302##Antony is seen as a complete modern attacker with an ability to score goals, provide assists with defence-splitting passes, and take on defenders. The skilful Brazilian is seen as a proactive player who is always keen to attack the opposition and dribble past opponents. His directness is attractive to suitors. It’s exactly what the Red Devils need.Antony is taking his talents to Manchester United 😎 [THREAD](via @AFCAjax)pic.twitter.com/hAdcYcvtuA— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 30, 2022 Antony has made nine appearances for Brazil, scoring twice, since he was handed his debut in a World Cup qualifier against Venezuela last October. He will be in contention to make Tite’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar this winter, another incentive to hit the ground running at United.He has become their fifth signing of this transfer window, following the arrivals of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro, taking United’s spending to over $260 million.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 5Tuesday21.30: (3.30) Fulham (3.25) Brighton (2.40)21.30: (2.20) Crystal Palace (3.35) Brentford (3.60)21.45: (5.90) Southampton (4.00) Chelsea (1.65)22.00: (2.20) Leeds (3.40) Everton (3.60)Wednesday21.30: (3.60) Bournemouth (3.35) Wolverhampton (2.20)21.30: (1.50) Arsenal (4.40) Aston Villa (7.50)21.30: (1.10) Man.City (13.0) Nott.Forest (25.0)21.45: (3.80) West Ham (3.60) Tottenham (2.05)22.00: (1.33) Liverpool (5.90) Newcastle (9.50)Thursday22.00: (3.80) Leicester (3.50) Man.Utd. (2.10)***odds are subject to change
