The summer transfer window is racing toward the Sept.1 deadline, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
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- TOP STORY: Man Utd, Ajax near Antony deal
- Manchester United are getting closer to signing one of their top targets this summer, with the Premier League club closing in on Ajax star Antony, according to The Athletic. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) The 22-year-old right-winger’s agents are in London and looking to secure their client a move to Old Trafford, with the latest suggesting that both clubs are discussing a €94 million deal. 2 Related Sources previously told ESPN that Ajax were only considering a financial package worth closer to €100m following an intial €80m bid from United. Sources also added that United had not given up on signing the Brazilian, partly because he has made it known to Ajax he wants to move to Old Trafford. Antony, who would reunited with ex-manager Erik ten Heg, was left out of Ajax’s squad last week after informing the club he “did not feel 100% ready to play.” It is reported that Manchester United have since cooled their interest in their alternative option in Cody Gakpo amid their optimism of signing Antony. Antony’s move to Man Utd is getting closer by the day. Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images PAPER GOSSIP
TOP STORY: Man Utd, Ajax near Antony deal
Manchester United are getting closer to signing one of their top targets this summer, with the Premier League club closing in on Ajax star Antony, according to The Athletic.
– Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.)
The 22-year-old right-winger’s agents are in London and looking to secure their client a move to Old Trafford, with the latest suggesting that both clubs are discussing a €94 million deal.
Sources previously told ESPN that Ajax were only considering a financial package worth closer to €100m following an intial €80m bid from United. Sources also added that United had not given up on signing the Brazilian, partly because he has made it known to Ajax he wants to move to Old Trafford.
Antony, who would reunited with ex-manager Erik ten Heg, was left out of Ajax’s squad last week after informing the club he “did not feel 100% ready to play.”
It is reported that Manchester United have since cooled their interest in their alternative option in Cody Gakpo amid their optimism of signing Antony.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Talks between Manchester United and Newcastle United are ongoing over a deal for goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, reports Sky Sports. The Red Devils are keen to add competition for David de Gea this season, and after the Magpies acquired Nick Pope, they could be prepared to part ways with the 33-year-old Slovakia international.
– Newcastle have identified Conor Gallagher as a key loan target before the transfer window closes, according to the Telegraph. With sources telling ESPN that Newcastle will sign Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak for €70 million, Eddie Howe’s side will…
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