Ajax raise Antony price tag to 84 million euros

• Manchester United have received a huge blow on their hunt for Antony. Ajax have raised the price tag of Antony to 84 million euros.
• Ajax do not want Antony to leave the club this summer transfer window. 

Manchester United were confident that they would complete the signing of Antony this summer transfer window. However, the Red Devils have suffered a massive blow after Ajax raised Antony’s price tag to 84 million euros.

Manchester United and Ajax had previously discussed Antony’s price tag, and it was set at 67 million euros. However, Antony’s link to Manchester United went cold as the Red Devils focused on signing Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez.

Manchester United again showed interest in signing Antony after the reports that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Old Trafford this summer. However, Ajax are not willing to let Antony go this summer.

Antony’s price tag has been raised by Ajax. Photo/ FootballTransfers.com.

Ajax have raised Antony’s transfer fee from 67 to 84 million euros. According to Telegraaf journalist Mike Verweij, Ajax will only do business with Manchester United if they offer more than 83 million euros for Antony’s transfer.

The Eredivisie giants are desperate to keep Antony as part of their squad next season. Ajax have already sold Nicolas Tagliafico, Ryan Gravenberch, Sebastian Haller and Lisandro Martinez this summer.

They raised around 100 million euros for the players who joined new teams this window. Ajax have used a good percentage of the money in signing Steven Bergwijn, Francisco Canceicao, Brian Brobbey, Calvin Bassey and Owen Wijndal.

The signing of Manchester United depends on whether Cristiano Ronaldo stays or leaves this summer. Cristiano wants to leave Manchester United this summer. The Portuguese striker has been forcing a move out of Old Trafford because he wants to play Champions League next season.

However, Manchester United are not willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave this summer. New manager Erik Ten Hag wants the Portuguese international to be part of his squad next season.

If Manchester United convinces Cristiano Ronaldo to stay, there will be no need to sign Antony from Ajax this summer. The Red Devils’ attack will be strong with the presence of either Cristiano Ronaldo or Antony next season.

Manchester United are still following on Frenkie De Jong’s transfer. The Red Devils want to desperately sign the FC Barcelona midfielder. However, Frenkie is not willing to leave FC Barcelona this summer, especially due to the huge wages they owe him.

Manchester United have managed to sign three players this summer. Tyrell Malacia joined the club several weeks ago for 13 million euros. The youngster has played at the pre-season friendlies, where he has shown his potential.

The Red Devils also completed the signing of Christian Eriksen from Brentford on a free transfer. Manchester United confirmed on Wednesday that Lisandro Martinez had joined the club from Ajax.

Lisandro Martinez. Photo/ Stretty News.

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According to reports, Manchester United will not sign Antony due to the huge price tag. The Red Devils will go for Neymar Jr. if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves this summer.