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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 boss Erik ten Hag is preparing for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Southampton.

And it appears [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) is willing to gamble by leaving Casemiro on the bench, despite the midfielder's £60million move from [Real Madrid](/latest/real-madrid-fc). “He wants to learn, he wants to adapt and he wants to perform. “We have to learn from that [Liverpool] game and I’m really curious of what we will present [on Saturday], but I’m really confident that if we do the same as we did against Liverpool and we have the same attitude, fighting spirit and team cooperation then we have to win." [@TeamNewsandticks](https://www.instagram.com/leakedlineups/) claiming the Samba star is set to start the match on the bench. Instead, the Dutchman is supposedly set to stick with the same team that saw off [Liverpool](/latest/liverpool-fc) last time out. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc)'s XI to tackle [Southampton](/latest/southampton-fc) has reportedly leaked online.

MANCHESTER UNITED target Antony has demanded to leave Ajax in a stunning interview.

Antony insists he wants Ajax to receive the highest offer for him, in what would be a record sale for a Dutch club. "I've been insisting on this term since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind and right timing." "I made it clear once again I want to leave the club. The transfer expert relayed what Antony said to him in a And during the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for a contract renewal. The 22-year-old was left out of Ajax's squad for their win at Sparta Rotterdam last weekend, as the player's wish to leave became clear.

Manchester United want to strengthen their attack before next week's transfer deadline and Antony, the Ajax winger, is at the top of Erik ten Hag's ...

United have cheaper alternatives in mind but Ten Hag is insisting on Antony and it’s up to the club to deliver that. I’ve been insisting on this theme since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind,” he said. Now, according to

The latest transfer rumours, including news on Cristiano Ronaldo, Pierre- ...

[Scott Saunders](https://twitter.com/_scottsaunders), [Graeme Bailey](https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey) & [Toby Cudworth](https://twitter.com/Toby_Cudworth) bring you Talking Transfers, discussing Lucas Paqueta's potential move to West Ham, Chelsea's plans to sign Anthony Gordon, Wesley Fofana and Arsen Zakharyan and the latest from Old Trafford. West Ham United are closing in on the signing of Lucas Paqueta after finally agreeing a fee with notoriously tough negotiators Lyon. The Red Devils are also considering whether to return to Ajax with a fresh bid for Antony after their latest €90m offer was knocked back. [here ](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5szDHDAQzexDWf6SrRn4h2)to download the episode in full! Available on [all audio platforms](https://podfollow.com/1618416642/view) and the [90min YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/90min_football). The Hammers want the Brazilian to travel to London as soon as possible to complete the deal.

Manchester United enjoy back-to-back wins for first time under Erik ten Hag thanks to Bruno Fernandes' second-half strike at St Mary's.

Continued his aggressive approach and looks set for a run in the team after being named man of the match 8 He’s very good at holding the ball up and getting on the end of crosses. Adam Armstrong: A number of eye-catching dribbles to move away from pressure and carry ball forward. He’s a top player but they still need more. Casemiro is not going to change that fact. You get to 37 years of age, you’re not going to go sprinting away from people. Che Adams: Given a start after his match-winning double from the bench against Leicester. Won a free-kick after a cheeky nutmeg on McTominay and showed some nice turns away from pressure 7 James Ward-Prowse: Like watching a game of chess as he battled the similarly silky Eriksen. The ploy worked to perfection in the 55th minute. Tyrell Malacia: Tenacious presence at left-back despite majority of Southampton coming down his side. Despite the breakthrough, Southampton did not give in.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Manchester United maintained their revival as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday.

[Liverpool](https://sportsbrief.com/football/liverpool/). [Southampton](https://sportsbrief.com/football/southampton/) at bay after Fernandes' goal. [Real Madrid](https://sportsbrief.com/football/real-madrid/). [© AFP 2022](https://sportsbrief.com/author/afp/) Bella-Kotchap should have made United pay for those misses when a corner fell to the Saints defender, but he somehow contrived to shoot high into the stands from close-range. [Portugal](https://sportsbrief.com/facts/teams/16210-portugal-national-football-team-players-coach-fifa-world-rankings-world-cup/) midfielder's first goal this season lifted United into sixth place ahead of the rest of the weekend's matches.

Manchester United boss Erikten Hag has warned Harry Maguire that his place in the starting lineup is not a guarantee despite being the club captain.

WHAT HE SAID: Speaking to reporters ahead of Manchester United's clash against Southampton, Ten Hag said, "It doesn’t mean when you are captain, you are established to play always, especially when you also have Varane in your squad. Varane's stature is immense and in pre-season, we took a decision to build him physically, so he had a bit of a slow start." Harry Maguire was left on the bench by the Manchester United manager in their last Premier League game against Liverpool where they registered their first win of the season.

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.

United remain locked in talks over a deal for Antony - and Sky Sports suggest an incredible triple splurge could be sealed before Thursday's transfer ...

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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.

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have learned the lessons of their dismal start to the season as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at ...

It is the start of the season, it is tough. I still feel there is room for improvement, to control more, but we are not that far away." Of course we were really happy," Ten Hag said. We can improve that is clear. You have to battle and we did that today so we were rewarded," Ten Hag said. We were more compact on the long balls.

Paul Scholes admits he feels sorry for wantaway Ajax star Antony but has revealed one major concern over the Manchester United transfer target.

‘It’s not a lot in the Dutch league it’ll be a lot harder over here. He’s got great skills and it’s a player that the manager likes, he’s had him. I think you have to ignore the money these days, I just think the money is ridiculous for every single player. He looks talented and we can all sit here and say it’s probably a little bit too much for him but as I say I just think is crazy these days. ‘Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving, only this time with a considerable offer on the table. ‘During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal.

WHAT HAPPENED: Bruno Fernandes struck at St Mary's to give United a second straight win this week, which goes a long way to lifting the clouds hanging over ...

Ten Hag will hope to have his business completed by then - and also put an end to the uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo. When you don’t give everything and you don’t have the attitude for 100 per cent and you don’t have right team spirit, you don’t have to talk about philosophy or game plan or whatever. WHAT HAPPENED: Bruno Fernandes struck at St Mary's to give United a second straight win this week, which goes a long way to lifting the clouds hanging over the club.

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)

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.

MANCHESTER UNITED fans will be praying the club can get a deal for Antony over the line after watching their front three against Southampton.The Red D.

[Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.the-sun.com/who/cristiano-ronaldo/)'s future remains up in the air, with his departure now seemingly the best option for all parties. [exclusively revealed earlier this week](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/premier-league/6072145/man-utd-antony-transfer-ajax-erik-ten-hag/) that United are closing in on an £84million deal for the winger. And while on the face of it the price tag is a rather absurd one, United are clearly lacking a talismanic player in attack. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.the-sun.com/who/erik-ten-hag/)'s men - typified by the lacklustre displays from their front three. [Red Devils](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/278/manchester-united/) squeezed past [Saints 1-0 at St Mary's](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/6091132/southampton-man-utd-fernandes-volley/) thanks to a second half goal from Bruno Fernandes. MANCHESTER UNITED fans will be praying the club can get a deal for Antony over the line after watching their front three against Southampton.

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?

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have learned the lessons of their dismal start to the season as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at ...

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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.

The representatives of Antony are trying to persuade Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar to ...

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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.”

MANCHESTER UNITED target Antony is continuing his attempts to force a move to Old Trafford.

The Ajax board of directors are set to meet again on Sunday to discuss their next move amid a split verdict among the decision-makers at the club. United are expected to lodge one final mammoth offer in the coming days. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) target Antony is reportedly refusing to play for Ajax as he continues his attempts to force through a move to Old Trafford ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline. The €90m fee being demanded is thought to be almost as big as the club's annual turnover. In yet another twist to his transfer saga, Antony is understood to be refusing to play against Utrecht on Sunday. The Amsterdam outfit are thought to be holding out for a reported £84.8m, though they remain determined to retain the Samba star's services this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED: Bruno Fernandes struck at St Mary's to give United a second straight win this week, which goes a long way to lifting the clouds hanging over ...

Ten Hag will hope to have his business completed by then - and also put an end to the uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo. When you don’t give everything and you don’t have the attitude for 100 per cent and you don’t have right team spirit, you don’t have to talk about philosophy or game plan or whatever. WHAT HAPPENED: Bruno Fernandes struck at St Mary's to give United a second straight win this week, which goes a long way to lifting the clouds hanging over the club.

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have learned the lessons of their dismal start to the season as Bruno Fernandes clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win at ...

It is the start of the season, it is tough. I still feel there is room for improvement, to control more, but we are not that far away." Of course we were really happy," Ten Hag said. We can improve that is clear. You have to battle and we did that today so we were rewarded," Ten Hag said. We were more compact on the long balls.

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.

Manchester United are pursuing Ajax forward Antony, but also have their eye on a back-up goalkeeper and two Barcelona forwards ahead of the upcoming ...

The Egyptian winger is in the final year of his contract and has fallen out of favour under Steven Gerrard. "I contemplate any possible scenario from now until the end of the transfer market.” Negotiations will continue because Newcastle would prefer a straight transfer, after new signing Nick Pope established himself as the club’s number one. The Brazilian forward is desperate to be reunited with Ten Hag in Manchester, but for now the Dutch club are playing hard ball. El Ghazi is a distinct possibility, having started his career with the club in Amsterdam. Erik ten Hag will be feeling better about his squad following two wins and the addition of Casemiro.

CHELSEA and Manchester United are set to go head-to-head in an epic transfer tug-of-war next summer.

Having seen his profile soar in recent seasons, Rice has been hotly tipped to depart West Ham and take the next step up in his career. “He’s a real specialist in that position, he’s probably right up there with the top ones at that job – your Fabinhos and Rodris – Declan Rice deserves to be in that company for sure. The [Aston Villa](/latest/aston-villa-fc) boss heaped praise on Rice ahead of his side's clash with the Hammers on Sunday amid reports Chelsea and United remain keen on acquiring the [England](/latest/england-football-team) star in the near future.

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.

MANCHESTER UNITED are pushing to sign Antony from Ajax before the transfer window slams shut on Thursday.

[Will the iconic forward make the move to Italy? [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc), according to reports. However, negotiations remain ongoing as they look to make the Brazil international their fifth recruit of the [transfer window](/latest/transfer-window). Find out the latest HERE.](/sport/football/1661411/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Cristiano-Ronaldo-Napoli-Glazers-Osimhen) [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/antony-hopeful-edwin-van-der-sar-intervention-will-help-seal-man-utd-move) claim Antony’s agents are in touch with both Van der Sar and Lenderink as they aim to push through a move. Antony’s agents are in contact with Edwin van der Sar and Susan Lenderink as they look to secure the 22-year-old a late move to

Ajax could be prepared to let Antony leave the club before the transfer deadline if Manchester United return with an improved fourth bid.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). I need this to continue performing at a high level. ‘During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. [Manchester United agree personal terms with Martin Dubravka but Newcastle yet to sign off deal](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/27/man-utd-agree-personal-terms-with-martin-dubravka-but-newcastle-yet-to-sign-off-deal-17255743/?ico=more_text_links) [rebuffed by the Eredivisie champions](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/26/manchester-united-fail-in-second-bid-for-antony-as-ajax-reject-76m-17252866/). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

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Manchester United target Antony has been left out of Ajax's Eredivisie matchday ...

[Scott Saunders](https://twitter.com/_scottsaunders), [Graeme Bailey](https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey) & [Toby Cudworth](https://twitter.com/Toby_Cudworth) bring you Talking Transfers, discussing Lucas Paqueta's potential move to West Ham, Chelsea's plans to sign Anthony Gordon, Wesley Fofana and Arsen Zakharyan and the latest from Old Trafford. [United](https://www.90min.com/teams/manchester-united)'s latest bid, as they want to receive a club-record fee. [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5szDHDAQzexDWf6SrRn4h2) to download the episode in full! [recently went public with his desire to leave the club](https://www.90min.com/posts/antony-pleads-with-ajax-to-sell-him-to-man-utd-in-explosive-interview), begging Ajax to allow him to join United and take his career to the next level. [turned to Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar](https://www.90min.com/posts/antony-hopeful-edwin-van-der-sar-intervention-will-help-seal-man-utd-move) as part of their plea to seal a move away from the club. [Manchester United](https://www.90min.com/teams/manchester-united)