Erik ten Hag is poised to land Ajax attacker Antony as his first signing as Manchester United manager, according to reports.
The winger scored 12 goals and assisted 10 more this season as he lifted the Eredivisie title under the new Old Trafford boss. The Brazilian has been linked with a potential switch to United for a number of months and now is said to be close to securing the transfer.
The Sun adds that club officials flew to Amsterdam on Tuesday to get a deal over the line. It is reported United will pay around £40m for Antony.
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