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Manchester United paying around £55 million to sign Ajax attacker Antony this summer should be an absolute no-brainer.
Erik ten Hag desperately needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Manchester United this summer. Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is far from certain. Meanwhile, the likes of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial just haven’t delivered on a consistent basis.
Ajax star Antony is a summer transfer target for United with the Dutch side demanding around £70 million for the Brazilian starlet according to a report from The Express.
Football journalist Sam Pilger, who writes for the likes of Four Four Two and The Athletic, claims that the 22-year-old winger is actually edging closer to a move to Manchester United after Ajax drastically lowered their demands for him.
In fact, it has been suggested by Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan that the Eredivisie outfit could accept around €65 million (£55 million) for Antony.
And in our view, bringing the Ajax ace to Old Trafford for that kind of fee should be a complete and utter no-brainer for the Manchester United board and Ten Hag.
The Ajax winger is one of the most exciting young talents on the planet right now. Described as a ‘real deal young Ronaldo’ by Eurosport, Antony is a truly exceptional young player.
The 22-year-old bagged 12 goals and 10 assists in 33 games for Ajax last season. The previous campaign he chalked up 10 goals and 10 assists in 46 games. Those are some really impressive numbers for someone so young.
He can play on either wing, is exceptionally fast and possesses incredible technique. Antony’s play is quintessentially Brazilian in the sense that he plays with an abundance of flair and creativity and always tries to excite the crowd.
In this day and age, £55 million is a more than fair price to pay for someone with Antony’s precocious talent. Even if Ajax wanted £65 million, we think that Manchester United owners should just pay them what they’re asking for.
The young Brazilian is at an age now where he should be ready to make the step up to the Premier League from the Eredivisie. We firmly believe that the only way is up for him. He will undoubtedly continue to get better and better as time goes on.
Manchester United signing Antony for around £55 million this summer should be a decision made without hesitation. The young Ajax star is that good.
Diego Costa to choose between Manchester United and Rayo Vallecano for 2022 move
Diego Costa is in talks with La Liga side Rayo Vallecano over a potential move. The striker is currently a free agent after leaving Atletico Mineiro, capping off a six-month spell with them.
And he could be returning to Spain if he accepts the proposal that the club has offered him. However, he has been in contact with Manchester United over a potential return to the Premier League as well.
The forward spent an impressive few years at Chelsea before falling out with Antonio Conte, who was the manager at the time. He scored 58 goals and provided 24 assists for the Blues in 120 appearances before moving on to Atletico Madrid.
Diego Costa last played in Spain in 2020 for the Rojiblancos, before his contract was terminated. He has spent time with Rayo Vallecano in the past, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists in 16 appearances during a loan spell.
As a result, a spell at 33 years old could be on the cards if an agreement is reached. But, Manchester United are set to host Rayo Vallecano in a friendly very soon. And he could be playing on either side given that both clubs are interested in signing him. However, neither club has reached an agreement over a contract as of yet.
