Player has ‘caught the attention’ of Manchester United – ten Hag ‘would gladly take’ him at OT

On Thursday, Manchester United announced that Ajax boss Erik ten Hag will be their new manager from next season.

The Red Devils have already been linked with a handful of Ajax players, including Antony. A week ago, we relayed news from Italy the 22-year-old is ‘one of the wishes’ of the Dutch coach.

It was also stated that Manchester United are ‘favourites to sign’ the winger in the summer.

The Brazil international has impressed for the Eredivisie side this term, managing 12 goals and 10 assists from 33 matches in all competitions.

His fine displays seem to have caught the attention of the Premier League side and a few other clubs.

Calciomercato now state Juventus have identified Antony as one of the alternatives to AS Roma Nicolò Zaniolo. They further add the Old Trafford club are in the mix to sign the Brazilian as ten Hag ‘would gladly take’ him to Manchester United.

The English club looking at the Ajax player is also reported by UOL in Brazil.

Antony, who has ‘caught the attention’ of Manchester United and Bayern Munich, is waiting to define his future after this season.