London, Brazil winger Antony looks set to complete a move to Manchester United for $95 million, joining Lisandro Martinez in making a big-money switch from Dutch club Ajax to the English giant in the transfer window.
The clubs said on Tuesday they have reached agreement on Antony’s transfer, subject to a medical examination, his contract being finalized, and international clearance, reports AP.
The 22-year-old Antony, a skilful and quick left-footed attacker, has spent just two full seasons at Ajax but appears to have done enough to convince United to make him its second most expensive signing after Paul Pogba in 2016.
He will be the fourth costliest player to join an English team, after Jack Grealish to Manchester City, Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea, and Pogba.
The impending arrival of Antony, who is likely to be part of Brazil’s squad at the World Cup in Qatar, sees United again look to the Dutch league in its latest rebuild.
First, Erik ten Hag left Ajax to join as manager and he brought Martinez — the Argentina center back arrived for nearly $58 million — and now Antony with him from the Amsterdam club.
Tyrell Malacia was signed from Feyenoord and Christian Eriksen, a former Ajax player, has joined on a free transfer.
Source: Bahrain News Agency