Uefa Champions league runners-up Liverpool are also interested in a move for Manchester United’s target Antony after reportedly speaking to the Brazilian’s agent.
The 22-year-old Brazilian winger’s performance under Erik ten Hag last season has caught the attention of Europe’s top clubs with the Red devils keen to sign the player but have so far prioritised other targets.
Erik ten Hag has been keen to take the starlet to Old Trafford and has urged United’s hierarchy to make a move for the Brazilian winger this summer but so far the club have been unable to reach Ajax’s £69million valuation.
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Liverpool are threatening to land the Ajax winger despite refreshing their forward line, spending nearly £200m on Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez in the last three transfer windows.
Liverpool are in talk to sign Ajax winger Antony ahead of Manchester United after meeting with both Ajax and Antony’s agent according to Yahoo Esportes.
However, the Reds are still looking to strengthen their attack following the departure of Sadio Mane who moved to Bayern Munich, The Ajax man could be next after £85m Darwin Nunez signing from Benfica.
It’s understood that the winger is keen on being reunited with his former boss Ten Hag at United with Ajax having the upper hand as they have already sold Sebastien Haller and Ryan Gravenberch to Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is seemingly keen to catch up with Premier League title rivals Manchester City and has asked Anfield hierarchy to meet the Dutch club’s valuation for the Brazilian.
The report claims that Liverpool’s interest is ‘strong’The report claims that Liverpool’s interest is ‘strong’
