Manchester United will reportedly have to hold off competition from Juventus if they wish to sign Ajax attacker Antony during this summer's transfer window.
The Brazil international has been in impressive form for his Dutch club during the 2021-22 campaign, scoring 12 goals and registering 10 assists in 33 appearances in all competitions.
Incoming Man United boss Erik ten Hag is allegedly keen to bring Antony with him to Old Trafford this summer, as the attacker has thrived under the Dutchman in Amsterdam.
However, according to Calciomercato, Juventus are also working on a deal for the South American, with the Old Lady determined to beat the 20-time English champions to his signature.
Antony has been a key player for Ajax in the Eredivisie this term, scoring eight times and providing four assists in 23 appearances.
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The forward also starred in the Champions League, scoring twice and providing four assists in seven appearances, and he has now represented the Dutch outfit on 79 occasions since arriving from Sao Paulo, scoring 22 goals and providing 20 assists in the process.
Ajax will be reluctant to lose the Brazilian during this summer's transfer window, and he still has more than three years left to run on his contract in Amsterdam.
However, the Dutch outfit are not in a position to reject a high offer for the attacker, with a recent report claiming that a bid in the region of £50m would be seriously considered.
Ten Hag could potentially be handed as much as £200m to improve the Man United squad during this summer's transfer window, while the budget could be boosted by a number of outgoings.
The Red Devils have struggled to fill the right-sided attacking spot in their side over the last few years, with Jadon Sancho largely playing off the left this season.
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Man United are reportedly wary of signing Eredivisie-based players due to the struggles of Memphis Depay and Donny van de Beek at Old Trafford, but Ten Hag is believed to be keen to press ahead with a move for Antony.
The forward has been absent from Ajax's last four league games due to an ankle problem, and he is facing a battle to return before the end of the campaign.
Antony has won the Eredivisie title and KNVB Cup since arriving in Amsterdam, and Ten Hag's side are currently seven points clear of second-placed PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Dutch league.
Man United are unlikely to be able to offer Champions League football during the 2021-22 campaign, though, as they currently sit sixth in the Premier League table entering the final straight.
The 20-time English champions are also being strongly linked with another Ajax player in the shape of Jurrien Timber, who has also impressed for the Dutch club this term, featuring on 41 occasions in all competitions, contributing three goals and one assist in the process.
Matt Law
