{"id":616701,"date":"2022-08-24T11:19:55","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T15:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=616701"},"modified":"2022-08-24T11:41:16","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T15:41:16","slug":"manchester-united-ajax-forward-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/24\/manchester-united-ajax-forward-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabrizio Romano: Manchester United Enter \u2018Key Hours\u2019 in Pursuit of Attacking Sensation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/23\/manchester-united-frenkie-de-jong-casemiro-partner\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United<\/a>\u2019s pursuit of <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/07\/21\/jurrien%e2%80%90timber%e2%80%90set%e2%80%90to%e2%80%90sign%e2%80%90new%e2%80%90contract\/\" target=\"_self\">Ajax<\/a> forward\u00a0Antony is expected to enter \u201ckey hours\u201d with the Old Trafford side expected to submit a new bid, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/caughtoffside.substack.com\/p\/key-hours-ahead-for-antony-and-man\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fabrizio Romano.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Manchester United Expected to Submit a New Bid for Ajax Forward Antony<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Both Ajax and Antony side, waiting for Manchester United new official bid since yesterday. New proposal expected this week to push again after \u20ac80m rejected. \ud83d\udd34 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MUFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25ab\ufe0f Personal terms already agreed;<br \/>\u25ab\ufe0f Antony wants Man Utd move.<\/p>\n<p>Ajax, keen on Hakim Ziyech if Antony leaves. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wzsaZY7qDz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/wzsaZY7qDz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1562397141691236353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 24, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Manchester United Must Increase Their Offer to Secure Antony<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/19\/manchester-united-all-out-cody-gakpo\/\" target=\"_self\">Erik ten Hag<\/a>\u2019s team had a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fabrizioromano\/status\/1560613737303769089?s=21&amp;t=lau0CKfaLZsNqPcO1Samwg\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bid rejected<\/a> as the reigning Eredivisie champions made their stance clear on keeping Antony this transfer window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/22\/manchester-united-target-asmir-begovic\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United Eye Premier League Goalkeeper as Backup to David de Gea<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 22-year-old is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fabrizioromano\/status\/1562397141691236353?s=21&amp;t=cOEfAsim5fOkJ9LAgqr0WQ\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reportedly<\/a> keen on a move to the Red Devils and on reuniting with his former coach, though, and has proceeded to try and force his club\u2019s hand in overseeing his transfer.<\/p>\n<p>Antony skipped two consecutive training sessions and was not included in Ajax\u2019s matchday squad for their fixture against Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday, August 21. United have already agreed personal terms with the star ahead of their potential new offer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/3530309\/2022\/08\/23\/man-utd-liverpool-ten-hag\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Athletic<\/a> reported: \u201cSources close to Ajax expect United to make another bid for Antony&#8230; With some placing the potential offer at \u00a379.4 million.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Ajax Want Maximum Money to Replace Main Man<\/h3>\n<p>There has been scepticism regarding the hefty price tag attached to the Brazilian, however, it\u2019s important to note the crucial first-team players that have departed the Dutch side this summer, including Ryan Gravenberch, Sebastian Haller and Lisandro Martinez.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/21\/world-class-antony-priority-manchester-united\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United Prioritise Move for \u00a384 Million Rated \u2018World-Class\u2019 Attacker<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With Antony being one of the club\u2019s main attackers, Alfred Schreuder and his entourage will undoubtedly need to find a replacement for the current season. Should he leave in the coming days, they will need to work quickly to secure a suitable forward before the end of the window. A name mentioned by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1562418178868879360\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Romano<\/a> is <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/22\/leicester-city-wesley-fofana-chelsea\/\" target=\"_self\">Chelsea<\/a>&#8216;s Hakim Ziyech who has struggled to make a name for himself since making the move to Stamford Bridge from Ajax in the Summer of 2020.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ajax and Chelsea have new round of talks scheduled to discuss Hakim Ziyech deal. He\u2019s considered priority target for Ajax &#8211; waiting for Man Utd new bid for Antony. \ud83d\udea8\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ziyech had two meetings with Ajax board in the last 4 days &#8211; now time to discuss between clubs. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x3NxjBm3Gq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/x3NxjBm3Gq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1562418178868879360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 24, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>United Defy the Odds to Defeat Liverpool and Pick up First Win<\/h3>\n<p>United picked up their first win of the 2022\/23 campaign when they saw out a triumphant 2-1 victory over rivals <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/15\/villarreal-set-asking-price-for-arsenal-and-liverpool-teenage-target\/\" target=\"_self\">Liverpool<\/a> at Old Trafford on Monday, August 22.<\/p>\n<p>Ten Hag started three of his new signings; Christian Eriksen, Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez, with the latter being voted <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/manutd\/status\/1561975274685665280?s=21&amp;t=lau0CKfaLZsNqPcO1Samwg\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">man of the match<\/a> by the fans. The newest arrival to Manchester, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/22\/manchester-united-casemiro-140-million\/\" target=\"_self\">Casemiro<\/a>, was unveiled to supporters before kick-off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/23\/sasa-kalajdzic-wolves-transfer\/\" target=\"_self\">David Ornstein &#8211; Manchester United Target in Talks to Join Another Premier League Side<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The United squad displayed a relentless and determined approach against Jurgen Klopp\u2019s deflated men and looked an entirely different team to that of the first two games, where they suffered two defeats and conceded six goals.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Antony, insisting on his position with Ajax. He wants to join Manchester United as personal terms are already agreed since one week. Up to the clubs. \ud83d\udd34 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MUFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All parties involved expect Man Utd to return with an improved proposal for Antony soon.. not officially submitted, yet. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pQN85u7hFu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/pQN85u7hFu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1562102454514327552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 23, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Adding a skilful player like Antony to the mix could put the side on the right track to once again become serious contenders amongst the top six and add some silverware to their remarkable collection for the first time since 2017.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United\u2019s pursuit of Ajax forward\u00a0Antony is expected to enter \u201ckey hours\u201d with the Old Trafford side expected to submit a new bid, according to Fabrizio Romano. Manchester United Expected to Submit a New Bid for Ajax Forward Antony Both Ajax and Antony side, waiting for Manchester United new official bid since yesterday. 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