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Ajax rejected Manchester Uniteds £76.3m (€90m) bid for Brazil international Antony; winger worked with Erik Ten Hag during United managers time with ...

"We at Ajax are always trying to strive for the top," added Ten Hag. "For sure, we hope he will be the next star of Ajax." We are playing in the Champions League and I don't think Manchester United are." You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "Antony has made it clear he wants to leave Ajax and join United, though. I understand the lad," Schreuder said after Ajax's win on Sunday. Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). Ajax will always be in my heart." "But he plays for Ajax, so these clubs do come knocking on the door. Why should they not try to raise it as far as they can, simply because they might be at a disadvantage as well? "During the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. I need this to continue performing at a high level.

Manchester United are continuing talks with Ajax over Antony after a new bid was rejected on Friday by the Dutch club, according to Sky Sports News.

Manchester United are continuing talks with Ajax over winger Antony after a new bid was rejected by the Dutch club on Friday, according to a report. Manchester United are continuing talks with Ajax over Antony after a new bid was rejected on Friday by the Dutch club, according to Sky Sports News Report: Manchester United Continue Talks Over Winger After New Bid Was Rejected

Manchester United have three points to show after as many games in the Premier League and it has been far from smooth sailing for new manager Erik ten Hag.

“Antony is becoming restless at the two clubs’ failure to agree a fee for him. There are doubts whether United will go past the €100 million threshold but another increased bid is likely. [Casemiro](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2022/08/27/casemiro-to-wear-number-18-for-manchester-united-251802/) deal was also quite pricey as United entered negotiations quite late. But this is not expected to stop United’s pursuit of the Brazilian winger. They took their time before managing to get free agent Christian Eriksen to sign on the dotted lines. The Dutchman is facing the same issues which at one point had plagued his predecessors.

Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand believe their former club's pursuit of Ajax winger Antony is dragging on because clubs have to 'pay ...

He has a bundle of tricks and will open things up for them. ’I think they have done that all summer, we have seen that with [Frenkie] De Jong. That has dragged on all summer because that is a player that he has identified and that he wants. He is at a good club in Ajax, don’t get me wrong. ’The one I would say is, is he good enough? Ferdinand backed new United boss Erik ten Hag to build a team that 'suits his character' and stated that they will have to go 'above and beyond' if they are to land the Brazilian star.

Manchester United earned the first away victory of the season by defeating Southampton 1-0 in the Premier League's early Saturday game.

Back to Back wins… Prior to the match, the Saints had rescued four points from losing positions in their previous two outings and were looking to repeat a turnaround. Armstrong 63), A. United stormed out of the blocks after the interval, heaping early pressure on the home side and were rewarded 10 minutes following the restart. However, the best opportunity fell to Armel Bella-Kotchap. A Diogo Dalot cross caused mayhem in the penalty area as the Southampton keeper Gavin Bazunu and his defence somehow frantically denied Bruno Fernandes the chance to head home, before thwarting Anthony Elanga, Fernandes again and then Christian Eriksen – all from around the six-yard box.

Manchester United continued their improved start to the Premier League season as Bruno Fernandes provided a tidy finish to help Erik ten Hag's side to a 1-0 win over Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium on Saturday. After both sides proved wasteful in ...

"I think it was the best part of us, we kept control straight after half time. Now we have to carry on," Fernandes said after the match. They did a really good job from the first minute. We had good moments and chances, we really stretched them. Of course we were really happy. We have experienced that already, sometimes you have to suffer. "I'm very proud of what the guys did today. "It's important because one win or two wins don't make the league. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364), United should have gone ahead in the 19th minute but were denied by [Gavin Bazunu](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/275735/Gavin-Bazunu) and [Armel Bella-Kotchap](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/286128/Armel-Bella-Kotchap), who kept out [Anthony Elanga](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/296622/Anthony-Elanga) and [Christian Eriksen](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/144130/Christian-Eriksen) from close range. We were more compact on the long balls. After Liverpool everyone could feel it. "We knew it playing against Southampton, it is not easy.

Bruno Fernandes's sweetly struck finish early in the second half gave Manchester United a 1-0 win against Southampton in a keenly contested match.

The referee was looking directly at the incident but his view was possibly concealed by McTominay, who appeared to juggle the ball with both his left and right hands before swatting it away in the box. It is a new way of playing and [there are] a lot of new facts. We started from the first day of pre-season to get that in and now the window is not closed so every time a new player is in we have to inform them about the rules. First Fernandes miscued a header from a Diogo Dalot cross under pressure from Walker-Peters and from there another barmy few seconds in the United chronicles ensued. Tyrell Malacia was bright, Christian Eriksen was typically classy at the base of midfield and, for all of the flak that came his way following the dismal defeats by Brentford and Brighton, Lisandro Martínez was gallant in defence. More new faces are expected too, with Ten Hag keen on signing a backup goalkeeper and a reunion with the Ajax forward Antony, who has made clear his desire to depart the Eredivisie club.

SOUTHAMPTON, England :Manchester United posted back-to-back wins and ended a run of bad form away from home with a 1-0 victory at Southampton in the Premier ...

"I felt we were always dangerous. "We had very good moments and a lot of good chances in the box. That's what it's about to play for Manchester United."

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[Read more on how United should line-up here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-southampton-line-up-24858353) Ten Hag feels United have a shortfall in attacking options which as been highlighted with [Antony Martial's latest injury](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-injury-news-martial-24862495). And you have already said… [Read the full story here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-transfer-antony-depay-24858735) Dubravka was Newcastle's No.1 until the arrival of Nick Pope from Burnley in June. "We have options. "Especially when you also have Varane in your squad. Dubravka has spent four years with Newcastle and is contracted until 2025. He's been a distraction for everyone at Man United. United were at their counter-attacking best against Liverpool and they deserved the win. Cristiano Ronaldo has to leave Man United. These offensive options could become slimmer should Cristiano Ronaldo end up leaving.

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag pleased to see his team play 'how I want to' in 1-0 win over Southampton. BT Sport pundit Paul Scholes disagrees, saying that the main highlight was winning the match. Fellow commentator Rio Ferdinand was on the ...

Ten Hag explained: "I think it was the best part. Rashford was more often the target. The Manchester United manager explained: "I was satisfied. Ten Hag was enthusiastic. He said: "Straight after half-time we created three really good chances. He began by pointing out that his team had learned well from their 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Brentford two weeks ago.

Manchester United secured a 1-0 win against Southampton, with Bruno Fernandes scoring the crucial goal.

SOUTHAMPTON, England -- Bruno Fernandes proved to be Manchester United's match winner, scoring the only goal of the game in the victory against Southampton on Saturday. A clean sheet and an away win was another landmark moment as new coach Erik ten Hag ...

[Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) watched the entirety of this game from the bench as [Raphael Varane](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/153053/Raphaël-Varane) and [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez) showed more encouraging signs of forging an effective centre-back partnership together. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364), given United had more of the ball (51% against [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) compared with 30% vs. [Napoli](/soccer/team?id=114) the latest club to hold talks. Man United win consecutive games for the first time since February (vs. With [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) closing in on the big-money signing of [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana), could Leicester offer Maguire an escape route back to his former club? Ended with just 28 touches -- the fewest of any player to last 90 minutes -- and one shot. [Upcoming fixtures](www.espn.com/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) These remain formative days in the Ten Hag era, but another victory will give him more momentum to build on with [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) up next on Thursday. Saturday's win was not emphatic, but United looked more organised and compact than they have done in many matches during that run, keeping a clean sheet on the road for the first time in any competition since December 2021 (against Norwich). [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Premier League table](www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/eng.1)

Bruno Fernandes proved to be Manchester United's match winner, scoring the only goal of the game in the victory against Southampton on Saturday.

[Harry Maguire](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/157073/Harry-Maguire) watched the entirety of this game from the bench as [Raphael Varane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153053/Raphaël-Varane) and [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez) showed more encouraging signs of forging an effective centre-back partnership together. [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364), given United had more of the ball (51% against [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) compared with 30% vs. [Napoli](/soccer/team?id=114) the latest club to hold talks. Man United win consecutive games for the first time since February (vs. With [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) closing in on the big-money signing of [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana), could Leicester offer Maguire an escape route back to his former club? [Upcoming fixtures](www.espn.com/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Ended with just 28 touches -- the fewest of any player to last 90 minutes -- and one shot. These remain formative days in the Ten Hag era, but another victory will give him more momentum to build on with [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) up next on Thursday. Saturday's win was not emphatic, but United looked more organised and compact than they have done in many matches during that run, keeping a clean sheet on the road for the first time in any competition since December 2021 (against Norwich). [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Premier League table](www.espn.com/soccer/league/_/name/eng.1)

Fernandes: Our spirit saw off the Saints · Fernandes' 55th-minute winner secured all three points and built on the memorable 2-1 victory over Liverpool earlier ...

“We have to carry on for the rest of the season. “We said it today before the game. That’s what it’s about to play for Manchester United.” “An amazing cross from Diogo,” said Fernandes. Buoyed by the incisive runs of Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho, who began to cut inside to create space for others, the Reds ripped through the Saints' defence with a fantastic passing move that ended with Bruno firing into the back of the net. The hosts were well-drilled and compact, giving United little room to breathe on a less-than-perfect pitch.

There was a clear winner in our post-match poll, even if it was another resolute team performance on the pitch.

David De Gea's role in shutting out the Saints was also acknowledged. Manchester United's first clean sheet of the season appears to have had a bearing on the outcome of our Man of the Match poll. Who was United's Man of the Match at St Mary's?

The Reds built on Monday' fantastic win against Liverpool to rack up our first away win of the Premier League season - and a first competitive victory away from ...

Dalot’s pinpoint assist proved to be match-winning for United at a key point of the game. Perhaps most impressively of all, he audibly dictated when his teammates needed to tighten up through the centre. United’s new signing only entered the pitch with 10 minutes to go, and he was absolutely everywhere! Saints couldn’t deal with the sheer numbers in the box as Fernandes was left wide open on the edge for his magic moment. The Portuguese right-back stayed composed, recovered possession and offered a physical presence throughout. The 23-year-old’s crunching tackle down the wing gave him an early boost of confidence and he never looked back. Another Elanga run inside set the goal in motion by freeing up space for Dalot, Sancho and Bruno in one fell swoop. Bruno’s ability to link passing moves together brought the likes of Sancho and Marcus Rashford into the game when they would have otherwise been completely isolated. There was a 15-minute spell just after half-time where our manager’s intelligence changed the course of the game. His calmness on the ball and ability to pick a simple pass also aided us in some tight positions as Southampton overloaded the flanks. He also showed real desire to bomb forward and aid the attack. Fernandes’s lethal winner sealed the win, in what was his second consecutive match wearing the captain's armband.

Erik ten Hag was pleased with the resilience shown by his players as Manchester United earned a valuable 1-0 win away to Southampton on Saturday.

We plan with him and we stick to the plan and if there are good players available we will strike because we want to strengthen the squad always. “I am happy with the performance from this team and when I talk about this team, I talk about the squad – also the subs. First there has to be a team and there has to be spirit and there has to be 100 per cent commitment.” “I think it was quite good for him to see the Premier League, itt’s a different style. With his pressing, with his creating chances and I think today it was the same and if he then gets the reward by [scoring] a goal, I’m really happy for him and of course the team.” Then you get movement round and I think we created straight after half-time three really good chances, and that is how I see football, how I want us to play.”

Plus: Chelsea weigh up offering Ross Barkley a huge pay-off ; Ajax are ready to approach Aston Villa in a bid to line-up Anwar EL Ghazi as replacement for ...

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MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to sign Antony from Ajax before the summer transfer window slams shut, despite his club making things difficult.

And Antony recently went public as he attempts to secure a move away. Personal terms have been wrapped up, with the Samba star eager to be strutting his stuff in the Premier League. The Samba star is [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag)’s top target. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) remain hopeful of signing Antony, despite seeing a huge £76million bid for the Brazil international turned down by Ajax. Now, the onus is on United to get a third agreement when it comes to the 22-year-old - with two in the bag already. And John Murtough and Ten Hag are on the same page when it comes to Antony, which is why the Red Devils are continuing negotiations with Ajax in the hope they’ll end up buckling.

Erik ten Hag has praised Bruno Fernandes after Man Utd secured back-to-back wins in the Premier League this week.

"That is what we did today and I'm happy with that. What we bring on the pitch I am really happy with that." "Today he brought the same on the pitch and the finish was really fantastic. A lot of new factors and will not go 100% from the start, but we have to get results and win games. When you come in a season it is always tough," he said. "This gives him an impulse, the captaincy.

A move for the Dutchman has gone quiet after looking strongly likely earlier this summer. The player has always wanted to remain at Barcelona, despite a deal ...

[Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) earmarked Antony, 22, as his priority target in attack at the start of the transfer window and Ajax are holding out for an offer of around €100million (£84.15m). Toney has impressed since making the jump from Championship to the Premier League. Memphis Depay (7/1) And the Red Devils continue to be linked with more names. Antony (1/7) Spirits are high around the club after a win over bitter rivals Liverpool, but

According to reports, Manchester United will try once again to seal a deal with Ajax for their superstar Antony by coming back with an even more improved ...

[Gary Neville Calls For The Glazer Family To Sell Manchester United Following Brighton Defeat](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/interviews/gary-neville-calls-for-the-glazer-family-to-sell-manchester-united-following-brighton-defeat) [Manchester United Manager Erik Ten Hag Spoke About Striker Position After Defeat Against Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/match-day/manchester-united-manager-erik-ten-hag-spoke-about-striker-position-after-defeat-against-brighton-hove-albion) [Watch: Manchester United Fans Begin Glazers Out Protest Ahead Of Game Against Brighton](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/news/watch-manchester-united-fans-begin-glazers-out-protest-ahead-of-game-against-brighton) [Fabrizio Romano: Chelsea Ready To Go Big To Sign Manchester United Target Frenkie De Jong](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/fabrizio-romano-chelsea-ready-to-go-big-to-sign-manchester-united-target-frenkie-de-jong) [Report: Manchester United Prepared To Listen To Offers For Their Defenders Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Alex Williams And Axel Tuanzebe](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/report-manchester-united-prepared-to-listen-to-offers-for-their-defenders-aaron-wan-bissaka-eric-bailly-phil-jones-alex-williams-and-axel-tuanzebe) [Ajax](https://english.ajax.nl/) stated that there is no time to find a replacement for Antony being another reason to be reluctant for the move to the Theatre of Dreams. [Steve Bates](https://twitter.com/sbates_people?s=20&t=5ZC_R9P7Nnm91sFrowjBKg) from outlet [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-antony-ajax-27849227), the former Sao Paulo has gone on strike at Ajax by not assisting to the team trainings and refusing to play for Ajax, the Right-winger will miss today's game against Utrecht for the Eredivisie. [Ajax](https://english.ajax.nl/) about his desire to leave since February, up until the present the number 11 still wishes the same. [Ajax](https://english.ajax.nl/) is believed to be one of them as Manchester United has bid for the 22-year-old three times seeing all rejected by the Dutch side. [Manchester United](https://www.manutd.com/en) will try once again to seal a deal with [Ajax](https://english.ajax.nl/) for their superstar Antony by coming back with an even more [improved offer of around 100 million euros.](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/antony-update-ajax-confident-on-100-million-euros-bid-arriving-from-manchester-united)

It follows consecutive victories for United, backing up the win against Liverpool with a 1-0 shut-out of Southampton at St Mary's. Ten Hag now feels that his ...

So I will say that it’s a team performance.” “I think here in the Premier League are the best coaches and the best players and the highest intensity and always in a different way so that is quite interesting and you have to adapt to it and also find a certain way to win games and that is what we did today.” “I think we defend as a team, I was quite happy with most of it.

Scott McTominay commended his Manchester United teammates following back-to-back wins against Liverpool and Southampton. A hard-fought win against the ...

"Everyone's fighting and digging in for each other. "[The wins] are pleasing, [but] we're not getting carried away. United midfielder McTominay - who recovered from a second-half injury scare to complete the full 90 minutes - was quick to praise his teammates for their reaction following the 'reality check' the Reds got in the Brentford defeat a fortnight ago.

Keep up to date with all the latest Man Utd news, views and transfer rumours with the Manchester Evening News.

[Read more on Ronaldo's future here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-ronaldo-24871084) Will Cristiano Ronaldo be allowed to leave? He is pushing for an exit and is not currently training with the first team. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc). Secondary to that will be United's chase of Antony. [Read what Scholes said here >>>](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/scholes-no-brainer-antony-united-24870104) [Have your say here](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-ronaldo-24871084). [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) leaving Manchester United before Thursday's transfer deadline, but is hopeful the forward will remain at the club. [hit out at his club](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-antony-ajax-transfer-24868348) for not allowing him to leave. [The Mail ](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11151815/Ajax-FINALLY-price-Antony-demand-Manchester-United-pay-84-8m-winger.html)states that Ajax are holding out for 84.8m if they are to sell their star forward in the final days of the summer window. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12680955/martin-dubravka-manchester-united-in-talks-with-newcastle-for-goalkeeper-loan-deal) say that talks are continuing between the clubs, with United wanting a loan with the option of a permanent transfer depending on appearances, while Newcastle prefer a permanent deal - or at the very least a loan with an obligation to buy. [remains unclear.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-transfer-news-ronaldo-24871084) The forward handed in a transfer request earlier in the summer although Ten Hag has reiterated the Portugal hero remains part of his plans, insisting the player has not told him he wants to leave.

The club have been chasing the Brazilian since the start of the window, but initially it looked like they would be priced out of a move. However, recent weeks ...

However, recent weeks have seen Erik Ten Hag's side come back in for his former player and it looks now like the saga could be over. The club have been chasing the Brazilian since the start of the window, but initially it looked like they would be priced out of a move. AFC Ajax have completed the sale of Antony to Manchester United, according to a report.

Ajax rejected Manchester Uniteds £76.3m (€90m) bid for Brazil international Antony this week; the winger worked with Erik ten Hag during United managers ...

"We at Ajax are always trying to strive for the top," added Ten Hag. "For sure, we hope he will be the next star of Ajax." Others have already arrived (but) Ajax always refuses with the argument it only has five days to replace (me). Ajax will always be in my heart." "During the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. Ajax also want to bring in a replacement if they allow him to leave.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay spoke of the improved 'fight' from his teammates after their 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.

'Everyone's fighting and digging in for each other. [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) midfielder Scott McTominay spoke of the improved 'fight' from his teammates after their 1-0 win over [Southampton](/sport/teampages/southampton.html) on Saturday. 'Everyone's fighting and digging in for each other': Scott McTominay praises the resolve of his Manchester United teammates after their 'ugly' win over Southampton on Saturday

MAN UTD are closing in on a deal for Ajax winger Antony.

because the future for a football player is a totally uncertain thing and the opportunities can be unique. A refusal to play is the latest in a string of rebellious acts by the winger. During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. It comes after Antony told transfer expert Fabrizio Romano that he has tried to force a transfer all summer, but Ajax have remained firm. All the evidence suggests that United are getting a strong character who is capable of going to extreme lengths to get his own way. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) could have a ‘strong personality’ on their hands if they sign Antony from Ajax, according to reports.