By Betsefy
Manchester United have reportedly identified three alternatives to Ajax winger Antony.
Numerous outlets and journalists have suggested that United are ready to go all out to secure the signature of the Brazil international over the coming days.
However, it has been claimed that United may have to bid in excess of £80m to tempt Ajax into a sale during the current transfer window.
The 22-year-old seemingly wants to secure a transfer to Old Trafford as soon as possible having been left out of the most recent squad by head coach Alfred Schreuder.
Nevertheless, speaking on Thursday, Schreuder hinted that Antony could stay, telling journalist Mike Verweij: “Antony is not training with the group, but I do see him every day.
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“Nothing has changed since last Sunday. We don’t have a deadline. But I am assuming Antony will stay. He has a contract at Ajax.”
United find themselves in a position where they must consider other options, with ESPN claiming that Cody Gakpo, Christian Pulisic and Marcus Thuram are all on their radar.
As far as Gakpo is concerned, PSV Eindhoven had no interest in entertaining discussions for the attacker while they were participating in the Champions League qualifying rounds.
Given their exit to Rangers in the playoffs on Wednesday, the situation has now changed, and the Dutch outfit may be prepared to consider offers for a player who has contributed 45 goals and 37 assists from his 142 appearances for the club.
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Meanwhile, Pulisic is yet to start a game for Chelsea this season with speculation persisting that he may be open to departing Stamford Bridge ahead of the World Cup later in the year.
As it stands, however, head coach Thomas Tuchel is unlikely to give the green light to any departures while the Blues still need to strengthen their squad.
Of the trio, Thuram is the player who could be available for the lowest fee with less than 12 months remaining on his contract at Borussia Monchengladbach.
The Frenchman has already chipped in with five goals and two assists from just four appearances this season, and Monchengladbach will be left with a decision to make should they receive a significant bid before the start of September.
