Ajax Superstar Spotted Arriving for Manchester United Medical Ahead of Blockbuster Transfer

Ajax Superstar Spotted Arriving for Manchester United Medical Ahead of Blockbuster Transfer

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
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  • Ajax star Antony looks sent to complete a sensational summer transfer to Manchester United in the coming hours
  • The 22-year-old is understood to have jetted into Manchester on Monday, August 29, for his medical
  • A video of Antony arriving at United's Carrington Training Complex has since gone viral on social media
  • Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed the developments, revealing that an official announcement will be made

Manchester United have taken a significant step in their push to sign Ajax superstar Antony.

The Red Devils have prioritised the transfer of the Brazilian, with Erik ten Hag keen to strengthen his squad as he continues his Old Trafford rebuild.

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Antony celebrates during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v FC Groningen at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Photo by Rico Brouwer.
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According to The Mirror, Antony made clear his intent to quit Ajax last week and informed the club's chiefs he was keen to reunite with Ten Hag at Old Trafford.

The publication claims the 22-year-old winger went a notch higher in his push to join United by going on strike at the Dutch club.

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Antony spotted at Man United training ahead of big-money move

It now appears that Antony has had his wish to join Man United granted after he was spotted at the Premier League club's training base for his medicals.

A video of him arriving at the Carrington training complex was shared by a Twitter user on Monday, August 28.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Antony landed in Manchester on Monday evening, with an official statement on his arrival set to be made soon.

"Antony has just arrived at Carrington and he’s undergoing main part of medical tests as new Manchester United player," Fabrizio tweeted.
"Official statement to follow," the respected Italian journalist added.

Manchester United's CEO reveals that he is ready to sign Anthony from Ajax

Sports Brief had earlier reported that the Chief Executive Officer of Manchester United, Richard Arnold, has confirmed in a video the club's readiness to snap Ajax winger Antony.

Arnold's United have been relentless in their pursuit of the Brazilian forward despite Ajax's reluctance to sell their prized asset, rejecting three bids from the Red Devils in the process.

The Dutch side has maintained the longest time that the Brazilian winger was not for sale but remained open to offers that matched their valuation of the player.

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