Manchester United

Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand believe their former club's pursuit of Ajax winger Antony is dragging on because clubs have to 'pay ...

He has a bundle of tricks and will open things up for them. ’I think they have done that all summer, we have seen that with [Frenkie] De Jong. That has dragged on all summer because that is a player that he has identified and that he wants. He is at a good club in Ajax, don’t get me wrong. ’The one I would say is, is he good enough? Ferdinand backed new United boss Erik ten Hag to build a team that 'suits his character' and stated that they will have to go 'above and beyond' if they are to land the Brazilian star.

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)

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag pleased to see his team play 'how I want to' in 1-0 win over Southampton. BT Sport pundit Paul Scholes disagrees, saying that the main highlight was winning the match. Fellow commentator Rio Ferdinand was on the ...

Ten Hag explained: "I think it was the best part. Rashford was more often the target. The Manchester United manager explained: "I was satisfied. Ten Hag was enthusiastic. He said: "Straight after half-time we created three really good chances. He began by pointing out that his team had learned well from their 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Brentford two weeks ago.

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.

A move for the Dutchman has gone quiet after looking strongly likely earlier this summer. The player has always wanted to remain at Barcelona, despite a deal ...

[Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) earmarked Antony, 22, as his priority target in attack at the start of the transfer window and Ajax are holding out for an offer of around €100million (£84.15m). Toney has impressed since making the jump from Championship to the Premier League. Memphis Depay (7/1) And the Red Devils continue to be linked with more names. Antony (1/7) Spirits are high around the club after a win over bitter rivals Liverpool, but

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Manchester United's stand-in captain Bruno Fernandes made it back-to-back wins for Erik ten Hag's team by scoring the only goal ...

Dalot lifted a cross into the area and Fernandes was on hand to sidefoot it inside the far post. “I was satisfied, at the start of the game we could have created more," Ten Hag said. "It’s tough, you have to get into the season, fight, battle and we did that. "We have to carry on for the rest of the season. We set the standard (against Liverpool) so we have to carry on and go with this standard and, if we can, improve it.” Manchester United’s stand-in captain Bruno Fernandes made it back-to-back wins for Erik ten Hag’s team by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

Bruno Fernandes struck at St Mary's to give Manchester United a 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday which goes a long way to lifting the clouds hanging ...

But confidence should now be growing within the squad, with Ten Hag's methods effectively steering them out of a looming crisis. 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. First it has to be a team and spirit and 100 per cent commitment."

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Manchester United posted back-to-back wins and ended a run of bad form away from home with a 1-0 victory at Southampton in .

"We had very good moments and a lot of good chances in the box. I'm not scared with this team because they really fight for our targets and this is good to see." Someone runs, someone gets the space behind," Fernandes told BT Sport.

Erik ten Hag has praised Bruno Fernandes after Man Utd secured back-to-back wins in the Premier League this week.

"That is what we did today and I'm happy with that. What we bring on the pitch I am really happy with that." "Today he brought the same on the pitch and the finish was really fantastic. A lot of new factors and will not go 100% from the start, but we have to get results and win games. When you come in a season it is always tough," he said. "This gives him an impulse, the captaincy.

According to reports, Manchester United will try once again to seal a deal with Ajax for their superstar Antony by coming back with an even more improved ...

[Gary Neville Calls For The Glazer Family To Sell Manchester United Following Brighton Defeat](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/interviews/gary-neville-calls-for-the-glazer-family-to-sell-manchester-united-following-brighton-defeat) [Manchester United Manager Erik Ten Hag Spoke About Striker Position After Defeat Against Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/match-day/manchester-united-manager-erik-ten-hag-spoke-about-striker-position-after-defeat-against-brighton-hove-albion) [Watch: Manchester United Fans Begin Glazers Out Protest Ahead Of Game Against Brighton](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/news/watch-manchester-united-fans-begin-glazers-out-protest-ahead-of-game-against-brighton) [Fabrizio Romano: Chelsea Ready To Go Big To Sign Manchester United Target Frenkie De Jong](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/fabrizio-romano-chelsea-ready-to-go-big-to-sign-manchester-united-target-frenkie-de-jong) [Report: Manchester United Prepared To Listen To Offers For Their Defenders Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Alex Williams And Axel Tuanzebe](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/report-manchester-united-prepared-to-listen-to-offers-for-their-defenders-aaron-wan-bissaka-eric-bailly-phil-jones-alex-williams-and-axel-tuanzebe) [Ajax](https://english.ajax.nl/) stated that there is no time to find a replacement for Antony being another reason to be reluctant for the move to the Theatre of Dreams. [Steve Bates](https://twitter.com/sbates_people?s=20&t=5ZC_R9P7Nnm91sFrowjBKg) from outlet [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-antony-ajax-27849227), the former Sao Paulo has gone on strike at Ajax by not assisting to the team trainings and refusing to play for Ajax, the Right-winger will miss today's game against Utrecht for the Eredivisie. [Ajax](https://english.ajax.nl/) about his desire to leave since February, up until the present the number 11 still wishes the same. [Ajax](https://english.ajax.nl/) is believed to be one of them as Manchester United has bid for the 22-year-old three times seeing all rejected by the Dutch side. [Manchester United](https://www.manutd.com/en) will try once again to seal a deal with [Ajax](https://english.ajax.nl/) for their superstar Antony by coming back with an even more [improved offer of around 100 million euros.](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/antony-update-ajax-confident-on-100-million-euros-bid-arriving-from-manchester-united)

Ajax rejected United's £76million bid for the Brazilian on Friday but the 22-year-old was hoping the Dutch club's finance directors would instead see the ...

Ajax expect United to return with another offer closer to £84m but are also looking for potential replacements. Manchester United are waiting for Ajax to hold a board meeting over wantaway forward Antony before making their next move for the £84m Brazilian... 'Osimhen is the one who has to be the protagonist there. However, if we go into those areas the journalists like to fill in for themselves, then as Osimhen’s agent said, there are no negotiations. Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti dismissed the prospect of his club signing Ronaldo yesterday. He is refusing to train and has been left out of Sunday's game with Utrecht.

It follows consecutive victories for United, backing up the win against Liverpool with a 1-0 shut-out of Southampton at St Mary's. Ten Hag now feels that his ...

So I will say that it’s a team performance.” “I think here in the Premier League are the best coaches and the best players and the highest intensity and always in a different way so that is quite interesting and you have to adapt to it and also find a certain way to win games and that is what we did today.” “I think we defend as a team, I was quite happy with most of it.

The club have been chasing the Brazilian since the start of the window, but initially it looked like they would be priced out of a move. However, recent weeks ...

However, recent weeks have seen Erik Ten Hag's side come back in for his former player and it looks now like the saga could be over. The club have been chasing the Brazilian since the start of the window, but initially it looked like they would be priced out of a move. AFC Ajax have completed the sale of Antony to Manchester United, according to a report.

Scott McTominay commended his Manchester United teammates following back-to-back wins against Liverpool and Southampton. A hard-fought win against the ...

"Everyone's fighting and digging in for each other. "[The wins] are pleasing, [but] we're not getting carried away. United midfielder McTominay - who recovered from a second-half injury scare to complete the full 90 minutes - was quick to praise his teammates for their reaction following the 'reality check' the Reds got in the Brentford defeat a fortnight ago.

Ajax rejected Manchester Uniteds £76.3m (€90m) bid for Brazil international Antony this week; the winger worked with Erik ten Hag during United managers ...

"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." 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." "During the window months, meetings concluded including a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. Ajax also want to bring in a replacement if they allow him to leave.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay spoke of the improved 'fight' from his teammates after their 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.

'Everyone's fighting and digging in for each other. [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) midfielder Scott McTominay spoke of the improved 'fight' from his teammates after their 1-0 win over [Southampton](/sport/teampages/southampton.html) on Saturday. 'Everyone's fighting and digging in for each other': Scott McTominay praises the resolve of his Manchester United teammates after their 'ugly' win over Southampton on Saturday

The acquisitions of Christian Eriksen, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro have already improved Erik ten Hag's options but there is still more the ...

To that end, United should look to sign another right-back before the deadline. This issue is not completely in United's hands, but if Mendes does find a buyer and brings an offer to the table, then the club should make their decision quickly. Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes have been actively looking to leave United throughout the summer to no avail, and it is looking increasingly likely he will remain at Old Trafford as move after move fails to materialise. Be it Martin Dubravka from Newcastle or a more inspired option, the club can't go into the rest of the 2022/23 season completely relying on the Spanish goalkeeper; if they do it could prove costly. With the transfer window closing on September 1st, Manchester United still have a lot of work to do. This becomes even more important if Ronaldo leaves, but United need reinforcements upfront.

MAN UTD are closing in on a deal for Ajax winger Antony.

because the future for a football player is a totally uncertain thing and the opportunities can be unique. A refusal to play is the latest in a string of rebellious acts by the winger. During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal. It comes after Antony told transfer expert Fabrizio Romano that he has tried to force a transfer all summer, but Ajax have remained firm. All the evidence suggests that United are getting a strong character who is capable of going to extreme lengths to get his own way. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) could have a ‘strong personality’ on their hands if they sign Antony from Ajax, according to reports.

Manchester United are closing in on a move to sign Anthony after agreeing to pay around €100m, with negotiations over the terms of the transfer progressing ...

Ten Hag wants the Brazilian to strengthen his striking options. I want to talk about the game, not about Antony. Last week the Dutch club rejected an offer of €90m – United’s third bid for the 22-year-old - but it is understood that talks have been ongoing in recent days and Erik ten Hag’s side are increasingly confident of securing him.

The Brazil international has been one of manager Erik ten Hag's main priorities this transfer window, and, after weeks of negotiations the two clubs are ...

Schreuder had said: 'I am assuming that the club will not sell Antony as we're in good financial position. Manchester United are closing in on an £84million deal for 22-year-old Ajax winger Antony - Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Ajax winger Antony

Erik ten Hag looks likely to be reuinited with Ajax's Antony at Manchester United and alongside the likes of Jadon Sancho, there are now options for United.

There needs to be an extra runner off the backline in this instance. Bruno Fernandes can certainly do this job, but he would need to avoid dropping deeper to try and influence play. A front three of Rashford, Martial and Sancho can work well and being able to have the dangerous option of the Brazilian coming off the bench will always be positive. It seems wrong to not include the marquee signing in all three options, but there will be times throughout the season where he will be better off as an option from the bench, unless he has an extraordinary start to life in England. Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial were standouts during United's pre-season tour. [United](https://www.sportbible.com/utddistrict) front line following the signing of [Antony](https://www.sportbible.com/utddistrict/antony-manchester-united-transfers-ajax-reject-bid-20220826).

United and new manager Erik Ten Hag have been all over the transfer for Antony all summer, however United have left it late and faced complications on the deal.

Now according to reliable Ajax correspondent and reporter, Mike Verweij, the clubs have an agreement on the fee for the deal. Manchester United and Ajax have finally come together in negotiations and have reached an agreement on the outline for the fee and structure of Antony’s transfer to Old Trafford this summer. Manchester United And Ajax Reach Agreement On Antony Fee

Manchester United are close to sealing the £84m signing of Ajax and Brazil forward Antony following a protracted transfer saga, according to reports.

Having previously pledged that Antony would stay, the Ajax coach was asked if he had changed his mind. this our world, it's very sad and I don't approve that these things are happening to us." He said: "Nowadays, everything is about money and I think this is sad. He was subsequently omitted from Ajax's squad for their match against Utrecht. I've been insisting on this theme since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind". The deal will also make this United's biggest ever transfer window, eclipsing the €234m spent in 2019.

Erik ten Hag left new signing Casemiro and many of his biggest names on the bench and it paid off again for Manchester United.

[Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) winner had 11 touches of the ball, completed all eight of his passes and made one tackle. [Portugal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/portugal/) skew that figure but, for the second match in a row, [England](https://theathletic.com/football/team/england/) defender Maguire was left to watch proceedings from the bench, alongside his international team-mate Shaw. “It was quite good for him (Casemiro) to see the Premier League, it’s a different style,” said Ten Hag. By this point, all of United’s players had the same role: stopping Southampton from scoring a late equaliser. He managed only four of his 11 ball touches inside Southampton’s penalty box and did not register a shot on goal. [Anthony Elanga](https://theathletic.com/football/player/anthony-elanga-uKN8FLpn0sEWhKMj/) and parked himself alongside [Scott McTominay](https://theathletic.com/football/player/scott-mctominay-rXernJIkIW9dTOdt/) in midfield. The nine substitutes boasted a combined 368 international appearances to date. You then have to consider the wages some of those players are on, with Ronaldo earning around £450,000 a week and Casemiro pocketing a healthy £375,000 a week. The [World Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/world-cup/) is less than three months away and [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) asked about Maguire’s availability in talks over [Christian Pulisic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/christian-pulisic-K1gjqIXqbIBgFVgK/), but the United captain is expected to stay. [Alejandro Garnacho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/alejandro-garnacho-Jagcqdt6eTZsDPIM/) the youngest at 18 and Ronaldo the oldest at 37. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://theathletic.com/football/player/cristiano-ronaldo-jh1IjFA8SnHLGtwM/) took his seat alongside [Casemiro](https://theathletic.com/football/player/casemiro-wQ6Q8xViV8kqizDc/), United’s new £60million midfielder and his former [Real Madrid](https://theathletic.com/football/team/real-madrid/) team-mate, and [Donny van de Beek](https://theathletic.com/football/player/donny-van-de-beek-Dg7wedG4NsttO3Pd/) — a £35m buy from Ajax in 2020. [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) win, courtesy of a [Bruno Fernandes](https://theathletic.com/football/player/bruno-fernandes-qr6VV7sJwbrbqULf/) strike, after sticking with the same starting XI that beat [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/) on Monday night.

Manchester United have either reached or are about to reach an agreement with Ajax to sign Brazilian winger Antony. The news that the move was on was broken ...

Ajax finally accepted to negotiate on the fee and add-ons structure to reach €100m. I think this is sad. [Fabrizio Romano](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/fabrizio-romano/) then reported that “Manchester United are really close to signing Antony! Manchester United are really close to signing Antony! “But this is our world, it's very sad and I don't approve that these things at all”. “But this is our world, it’s very sad and I don’t approve that these things at all”.