And he could be unleashed on Arsenal on Sunday. 1 Antony is set to join Manchester United from Ajax in an £84m dealCredit: Reuters The Red Devils have finally reached an agreement with Ajax for the 22-year-old after seeing several bids rejected for the Brazilian. And Erik ten Hag’s top target is now set to link up with United after falling out with the club’s headquarters. In a video released on social media, Anthony beamed as he walked through the main doors at United’s training ground complex. It is understood he will now undergo his medical on Monday night, with an official announcement on the transfer expected soon. Anthony will be reunited with former Ajax boss Ten Haag, who also swapped Amsterdam for Old Trafford earlier this summer. He is expected to be confirmed as a United player on Tuesday – but will need a work permit before being available at Ten Haag. That paperwork is unlikely to be finished in time for him to make his Leicester debut on Thursday night. But he should be cleared in time to face old rivals United and early leaders Arsenal at home this weekend. FREE BET AND SIGN UP OFFERS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS In a bombshell interview with Fabrizio Romano last week, the nine-capped international pleaded with Ajax to sell him. He said: “Since February this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to take up a new challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive with them, certainly a big special offer. “In June this year I took a break from my holiday and came personally to inform the Ajax management, including the new manager, of my desire to leave and that they should consider this possibility, because it has been a two-season project. “During the months of the window the meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for a contract renewal. “I’ve made it clear once again: I want to leave.” He added: “Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving, only this time with a significant offer on the table. “Others had already arrived! Ajax refused, arguing that they only have five days to replace me. “I’m not asking Ajax to release me, I’m asking Ajax to sell me with the highest bid ever for an Eredivisie player. “I have been insisting on this matter since February so that the club can rebuild the squad in peace.” Antony will be the Ten Hag’s fifth signing this window following the arrivals of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro.
