How dare they reject us.
Antony | Here we go! €100mill, contract until June 2027, option 'til 2028.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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Well done, now I feel sick.
Forget him. Throw the money at Barca for FDJ!
Ajax says pants down
We say how far
We say how far
Daft comments. Go away.
If FDJ wanted to leave and join he would have already
Meh. Use the money to get SMS and rotation striker in and let Amad and Pellistri play in Europa league and other cups for our RW. If both don't make it and fail miserably, we can always go back in for Antony next year when he will definitely won't cost as much as they are demanding now.
That kind of money can get us a decent RB and ST, if Ajax aren’t moving let’s just get him cheaper later.
Get over de Jong, it ain’t happening.
He's a decent RW whose quite athletic, he has decent technique and will be on the cheap. He'll act as a good backup once Ajax come back to their senses and decide to finally sell Antony and we might make a profit out of him if we're sensible regarding salaries
But he's shit?
It's not a good sign that they've rejected our bid, but not for the obvious reason. It says to me that there's been zero negotiation before an official offer has been submitted. So they're likely not playing ball at all. I thought the silence over the last few days meant that we were probably negotiating.
Oh well, at least the slither of positivity is that the Glazers aren't buying themselves time, which I thought would be the case with the majority. I expect it'll be cranked up again now.
Oh well, at least the slither of positivity is that the Glazers aren't buying themselves time, which I thought would be the case with the majority. I expect it'll be cranked up again now.
A bit much isn't it? How much would Moussa Diaby cost from Leverkusen?
He’s their player and they can ask what they want. He is under contract and paid by them so it’s their call to make. We either pay it or we don’t. Just because we’re man United doesn’t mean other clubs will just give us their players for less than what they value them to be worth to the club.
Agreed.
If we're walking away, go for other positions that are also priorities instead of settling for a cheaper RW who won't be good enough.
He doesn't want to come. I know which player I'd rather have.
And what will that achieve when it’s been clear for a long time now that he doesn’t want to come?
He isn't shit and we're talking about a quick fix/backup here. In few months time Ajax will come back to their senses especially if Antony is wise enough to let his performance nosedive days after the WC is over
For €90 million can’t we have a set of players better than sole Antony?
Buying too late is pain.
Buying too late is pain.
On the other hand, if you sign a terminated contract for 5 years and you want to join a bigger company after 3 years, I see why your boss won't just accept it.
I know that's not how football business works but a contract with fixed terms inludes 2 parties, your boss (club) also can't just fire you when you get worse or injured, whatever.
It’s actually rather entertaining watching this soap opera unfold..give me this any day over the biblical FDJ thread
They know nothing, fellow muppetWow!
Difficulty with leaving these things so late. The Frenkie saga truly has impacted this window. As much as I like Antony and he'd be my preference, I don't see us offering more than we just did, that's a ridiculous offer. It's also fair fecks to them for rejecting it.
We could use the funds on other positions, but everyone knows we are desperate and teams aren't going to want to sell their best players this late, so we are going to get fleeced regardless.
We could use the funds on other positions, but everyone knows we are desperate and teams aren't going to want to sell their best players this late, so we are going to get fleeced regardless.
I know, but triggered much?!!They know nothing, fellow muppet
Depends if your boss has a human side?
Ajax fan here, I'll summarize my thoughts!:
- I dont get the entitlement from some here. Just because you want him doesnt mean Ajax has to let him go.
. The comparisson earlier with the company and the plan is a fair one. The thing is, we dont know what plan exactly they agreed on. Ajax has a history of making fair deals with players and then letting them go for a fair price. Maybe they agreed something different with Antony?
- I wouldnt be sad if he goes. Great player, lovely talent, but I generally dont really enjoy the attitude he displayed on the pitch (and now off it). And dont forget, him showing this now could easily mean he'll do the same if he does play for Manchester and real come knocking on the door. (Suarez is another example of someone who showed that entitled behaviour at several clubs)
- anything over 50 million is lunacy in my book. I think Ajax should gratefully accept an 80 or even 90 mil offer immediately. There's plenty of players in the squad who can fill that position, maybe not as good as Antony, but also not that much worse that you need to hold on to him. But apparently they have something different in mind and we'll have to trust the Ajax board on that.
- I dont get the entitlement from some here. Just because you want him doesnt mean Ajax has to let him go.
. The comparisson earlier with the company and the plan is a fair one. The thing is, we dont know what plan exactly they agreed on. Ajax has a history of making fair deals with players and then letting them go for a fair price. Maybe they agreed something different with Antony?
- I wouldnt be sad if he goes. Great player, lovely talent, but I generally dont really enjoy the attitude he displayed on the pitch (and now off it). And dont forget, him showing this now could easily mean he'll do the same if he does play for Manchester and real come knocking on the door. (Suarez is another example of someone who showed that entitled behaviour at several clubs)
- anything over 50 million is lunacy in my book. I think Ajax should gratefully accept an 80 or even 90 mil offer immediately. There's plenty of players in the squad who can fill that position, maybe not as good as Antony, but also not that much worse that you need to hold on to him. But apparently they have something different in mind and we'll have to trust the Ajax board on that.
Walk away please. This sum is ridiculous for an unproven player no one is in for.
torn off and thrown in the bin, not to be put back on again for several days.
I mean, paying up the full 100m just means that all clubs across the world know they can name a price and we'll pay it in the end. It's risky business in both directions. Ajax, sadly, are in the driver's seat because they know that they can still sell him for a huge sum next summer anyway.
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Fabrizio Romano's exclusive. Probably from Antony's PR team.
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Don't act like you weren't being serious
Stick to playing make believe in the FDJ thread.
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Fair play to the lad forcing the issue at every turn, he's absolutely had his head turned and doesn't want to let the opportunity pass up
So Ajax have known since February and are trying to use the fact they can’t get a replacement for the player as an excuse not to let him go?
Not surprised he’s furious.
Not surprised he’s furious.
He really is trying absolutely everything to force this move.
Going public with his discontent. Last throw of the dice?
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