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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United have reached an agreement on personal terms with Ajax duo Antony and Lisandro Martinez, according to reports.
United are keen on signing both players but Ajax wants a combined £106.1million for the duo.
Both Antony and Martinez are said to want a move to Old Trafford this summer. However, Ajax will not make it easy for the Red Devils, while Arsenal are also in the race for Martinez.
United boss, Erik ten Hag knows both players well having managed them during his time at Ajax. And he is keen to make them his next two signings after the arrival of left-back Tyrell Malacia earlier this week.
The Daily Record claims personal terms have already been sorted with both Antony and Martinez. Now it is down to the clubs to sort out a fee.
De Jong played under Ten Hag for two seasons before leaving for Barca in 2019. However, United are struggling to agree a fee for the 25-year-old.
The arrival of Malacia also points to Ten Hag’s knowledge of the Dutch game. On signing for United, the left-back said: “It’s an incredible feeling to have joined Manchester United.
“This is a new chapter for me, a new league with new team-mates and a tremendous manager [Erik ten Hag] leading us. I know from playing against his teams in the Eredivisie, the qualities that he has and what he demands of his players.
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“Whilst I know that I am still young and will continue to develop, I can promise the United fans that I will leave everything on the pitch every time I pull on the red shirt. I’ll always be thankful to Feyenoord for all they have given to me and my family.”
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