Antony for me is comfortably a better player than David Neres was for Ajax. Neres I thought was a very average player who was effective at Ajax for a while. But as far as naturally ability goes, Antony is comfortably a better player and more exciting to watch.
someone also mentioned Moussa Diaby, but I'd say Diaby is a transition player that is most effective at exploiting space in counter attacking situations. And for me Antony is a winger/playmaker with a higher level of technical quality, which is evident against teams who sit back in compact low blocks.
I've liked the player ever since he moved to Ajax from Sao Paulo. And my post history will attest to that. And I maintain that if we do sign him, he'll be a very good signing that not only exudes class on the ball, but also has the work ethic and intensity to match off the ball. Still only 22 years of age and will get better imo.