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Manchester United are preparing to test Ajax’s resolve with an improved £84.5m bid for Antony.
The Red Devils have been pursuing the Brazilian forward, 22, all summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his options out wide.
And having seen their previous attempts snubbed by the Eredivisie outfit, The Times claim United will up their bid in an attempt to get a deal over the line.
Reports in the Netherlands have suggested Antony is sitting out of Ajax training as he pushes for an exit and the winger refused to commit his future to the Dutch giants when quizzed by local media.
Asked if he could guarantee he would be at the club next season, he said: “No, to be perfectly honest, I can’t.
“Now I am focusing on playing football and have put all other matters in the hands of my agents and my brother. They will advise me on what is best.”
United are trying to spend their way out of trouble after a miserable start to the Premier League season saw them lose to Brighton before being thumped 4-0 by Brentford.
The Old Trafford outfit have reached an agreement to sign Real Madrid superstar Casemiro and are also being linked with Christian Pulisic, Cody Gakpo and Ivan Toney.
In other news
Manchester City will offer Bernardo Silva a bumper new contract to fend off interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, according to the Daily Star.
Marca say Real Madrid will use the funds from Casemiro’s sale to United to try and prise England starlet Jude Bellingham away from Borussia Dortmund.
Aston Villa are closing in on Ismaila Sarr after agreeing a deal with Watford, claim French outlet Foot Mercato.
