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Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Brazil winger Antony from Ajax Amsterdam, the Premier League club said in a statement on Tuesday.
Antony, who played under United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax, registered 12 goals and 10 assists in 33 games in all competitions as the Dutch club won a third straight Eredivisie title and made the last 16 in the Champions League last term.
Anthony has to be registered by midday on Wednesday to be available for United’s Premier League game at Leicester City on Thursday. It is thought that is unlikely as Antony has to sort out a visa and work permit.
Manchester United face Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
An agreement has been reached for the transfer of @Antony00 ??#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2022
Antony was once again left out of the Ajax squad for Sunday’s game at Utrecht as talks between the clubs continued.
United have been chasing Antony for several weeks and also saw a £67.9m (€80m) offer rebuffed by the club earlier this week.
United have looked at other options as well. They have an interest in Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and continue to keep an eye on his situation. Chelsea have been in talks over signing Aubameyang.