Man Utd 'plan to make four signings' as Antony and Cody Gakpo lawsuits take a turn
Manchester United want to make four new signings before the September 1 transfer deadline, but the Red Devils will only move for Antony OR Cody Gakpo - not both. Erik ten Hag is looking to turn the screw in his quest for reinforcements following his side's 4-0 capitulation at Brentford last weekend.
Casemiro is expected to be the first through the door but the Brazilian won't be registered in time to face Liverpool on Monday night at Old Trafford.
However, it looks like the Real Madrid presenter won't be the only newcomer in the coming weeks with several other additions also on the agenda.
According to , United want four new faces to top off their summer activity after having already added Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez to the squad.
It is understood that another striker, midfielder and goalkeeper is also on the agenda, while a new right-back could also be needed should Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave.
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The report says United will only be looking to get either Antony or Gakpo through the door, not both.
United have already made a £67million bid for the 22-year-old Ajax star, but the approach has been rebuffed by the Amsterdam giants.
Antony is doing his best to force the transfer after asking to be dropped from Ajax's trip to Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday.
Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder has made it clear that the club remain masters of their own destiny when it comes to keeping their star player.
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He told ESPN Netherlands: "Yes, my feeling is positive about the deal with Antony. I understand Antony, but… here you play for Ajax.
"We play Champions League football. I don't think Manchester United play Champions League football…
"We have already lost five or six great players and I don't want Antony to leave the club. I told the board that I wanted him to stay here.
"I guess the club won't sell Antony because we are in a good financial situation."
Gakpo is much more accessible for United given he is currently valued at around £34m.
Still, PSV boss Ruud van Nistelrooy will not consider losing his talisman until the club's Champions League second leg against Rangers next week.
Interestingly, new reports in the Dutch media suggest United are pushing to sign BOTH Antony and Gakpo to bolster their forward line.
Cristiano Ronaldo's future still remains uncertain, but he is expected to stay put following the arrival of his former Real Madrid team-mate Casemiro.
Manchester United want to make four new signings before the September 1 transfer deadline, but the Red Devils will only move for Antony OR Cody Gakpo - not both. Erik ten Hag is looking to turn the screw in his quest for reinforcements following his side's 4-0 capitulation at Brentford last weekend.
Casemiro is expected to be the first through the door but the Brazilian won't be registered in time to face Liverpool on Monday night at Old Trafford.
However, it looks like the Real Madrid presenter won't be the only newcomer in the coming weeks with several other additions also on the agenda.
According to , United want four new faces to top off their summer activity after having already added Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez to the squad.
It is understood that another striker, midfielder and goalkeeper is also on the agenda, while a new right-back could also be needed should Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave.
READ MORE: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag 'identifies next three signings' after Casemiro transfer
The report says United will only be looking to get either Antony or Gakpo through the door, not both.
United have already made a £67million bid for the 22-year-old Ajax star, but the approach has been rebuffed by the Amsterdam giants.
Antony is doing his best to force the transfer after asking to be dropped from Ajax's trip to Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday.
Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder has made it clear that the club remain masters of their own destiny when it comes to keeping their star player.
READ MOREMan Utd boss Erik ten Hag 'identifies next three signings' after Casemiro transfer
He told ESPN Netherlands: "Yes, my feeling is positive about the deal with Antony. I understand Antony, but… here you play for Ajax.
"We play Champions League football. I don't think Manchester United play Champions League football…
"We have already lost five or six great players and I don't want Antony to leave the club. I told the board that I wanted him to stay here.
"I guess the club won't sell Antony because we are in a good financial situation."
Gakpo is much more accessible for United given he is currently valued at around £34m.
Still, PSV boss Ruud van Nistelrooy will not consider losing his talisman until the club's Champions League second leg against Rangers next week.
Interestingly, new reports in the Dutch media suggest United are pushing to sign BOTH Antony and Gakpo to bolster their forward line.
Cristiano Ronaldo's future still remains uncertain, but he is expected to stay put following the arrival of his former Real Madrid team-mate Casemiro.
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