Ajax manager takes dig at Man Utd over Antony transfer bid and Brazilian’s desire to play at Old Trafford

AJAX boss Alfred Schreuder has aimed a cheeky dig at Manchester United over their pursuit of Antony.

The Brazilian winger is the subject of a mega-money offer from Old Trafford.

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And he is desperate to make the move before deadline day.

Antony has effectively gone on strike by refusing to train with Ajax.

And he was left out of the matchday squad for Sunday’s 1-0 win at Sparta Rotterdam.

Erik ten Hag is keen to be reunited with the forward, having already raided his old side for Lisandro Martinez this summer.

But Ajax are playing hardball and demanding a mind-boggling £85million.

And new boss Schreuder, who was Ten Hag’s assistant in the Dutch capital, has now fired a warning shot at United.

In a humorous jibe, the Ajax gaffer reckons Antony should stay put in Holland.

That’s because Ajax are playing Champions League football this season… unlike Man United.

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He laughed: “Yes, my feeling is good. I understand Antony, but you play for Ajax.

“We are playing Champions League football. I don’t think Man United are playing Champions League football.”

Should United miss out on Antony, it’s reckoned they could instead move for Dutch winger Cody Gakpo.

The ace is currently starring for Ajax’s rivals PSV Eindhoven.

Gakpo would be cheaper and easier to purchase than Antony.

But the ball lies in United’s court with just 10 days of the transfer window remaining.