Man United Give Erik Ten Hag Greenlight to Make Brazilian Star His First Signing at Old Trafford

• Erik ten Hag has reportedly drawn up his summer transfer wishlist as he prepares to take charge at Old Trafford
• Ten Hag is said to have agreed a three-year deal ahead of his Manchester United move to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
• The Dutchman is believed to be keen to strengthen the right-wing position and has identified Ajax ace, Antony, as the ideal candidate
• The Brazilian winger has enjoyed a significant rise to prominence, flourishing under Ten Hag who he has worked with at Ajax

Man United have reportedly given incoming manager Erik ten Hag the greenlight to sign Ajax star Antony.

Ten Hag is in a pole position to take charge at Old Trafford as United's permanent manager having already reached an agreement with the Manchester club.

The Dutchman is expected to receive significant backing during the summer transfer window as he bids to build a formidable squad that can challenge for titles.

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Erik ten Hag wants to sign Ajax star Antony for Man United

Metro UK reports Ten Hag has already assessed the current Man United squad and has already identified the key areas that need strengthening.

According to the publication, the Ajax boss has identified the right-wing as an area of priority and has set his sights on signing Antony from Ajax.

The Sun claims the Brazilian winger could attract a fee in the region of £50m, with United expected to bank on their previous relationship with Ajax to secure his services.

Ten Hag is understood to be keen to sign players that are accustomed to his style of play and Antony has been identified as an ideal candidate who would fill the right-wing position which United have failed to find a solution for.

Mourinho set to sign Man United star

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Jose Mourinho is reportedly close to luring Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic to AS Roma.

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Matic is said to be in talks with the Italian club over a possible reunion with Mourinho this summer.

The Serbian is set to depart Old Trafford at the end of the ongoing season when his deal with United will expire.

This would be Matic's third reunion with Mourinho having initially played under him at Chelsea and Man United.