90min believes that Ajax have held conversations with Chelsea playmaker Hakim Ziyech as they seek to replace Antony, whose representation are in close communication with Manchester United. The Dutch giants are expecting United to make a better offer for Antony after rejecting a second proposal of £67.6m last week, and are hoping for a club-record sum of just around £80 million.
Antony, 22, is anxious to rejoin with former boss Erik ten Hag at United, and has been disappointed by Ajax’s attitude on a transfer. He failed to attend training twice last week and was subsequently left out of Alfred Schreuder’s team for the weekend win against Sparta Rotterdam. 90min knows that the Eredivisie champions are awaiting a fresh offer, and sources have verified that United are already in negotiations with Antony and his representation about a potential move – and that terms will be quite easy to agree on.
90min revealed last weekend that Ajax have already begun planning their post-Anthony life and are exploring the possibility of a move for former player Hakim Ziyech. Chelsea have been underwhelming under Thomas Tuchel this summer and the Moroccan has revealed to Ziyech that he is on the radar of Serie A champions AC Milan. It is understood that he has met with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who is currently part of Ajax’s technical staff, to discuss a possible return from loan. Ziyech has made 165 appearances and scored 49 goals for Ajax in all competitions from 2016 to his 2020 and was affectionately nicknamed ‘The Wizard’ by the club’s supporters.
Transfer rumours: Rashford contract talks; Premier League interest in Musiala
Manchester United are ready to sit down with Marcus Rashford to negotiate a new deal after returning to form under Eric ten Hag.PSG saw the striker try to pull him away. United are also gearing up for a fight with rivals Manchester City and are gearing up to sign Bayern prodigy Jamal Musiara. A recent midfield crisis has convinced Liverpool to go all out for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham next summer, with Anfield officials even looking to complete a deal in January.However, they will face competition from Real Madrid as the Spanish champions are obsessed with the idea of defending Bellingham with Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Chuameni.
Arsenal failed in their summer effort to buy Ferran Torres from Barcelona, but they are willing to renew their interest in January if the Spaniard battles for playing time. Lucas Moura might potentially depart Tottenham during the January transfer window, but Spurs would only sell the winger if they can find a replacement first. Pep Guardiola has agreed with Manchester City’s owners that if Toni Kroos is permitted to leave Real Madrid, the club would try to recruit him.