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Manchester United agree contracts to sign two players valued at £130 million.

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Manchester United have been linked with Lisandro Martinez and Antony for quite some time. However, all rumors have died down due to the Ronaldo saga.

Although, recent reports have again been reported on the news. The club has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Ajax duo. Erik Ten Hag considers them important for the project.

WHY DO MANCHESTER UNITED WANT LISANDRO MARTINEZ AND ANTONY?

According to reports, Ajax want United to pay around £130million for the duo. However, United are not ready to pay such higher fees. The report also states that Antony and Lisandro Martinez are desperate to sign for United. Both of the players have dreams of playing in the Premier League. However, Ajax are ready to play hardball to get the fees they deserve. There are chances United will pay the money demanded by Ajax.

Last season only Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes reached double figures in terms of goals. This is why Ten Hag wants to improve the attack. It is due to this reason Antony is being targeted. The signing of the Brazil international will also solve the problem United have on the right wing. No winger has been able to cement his place on the right-wing of United. Whereas, United also conceded 57 goals last season. That is where Lisandro Marinez will provide stability and help the defense avoid errors at the back line.

AT WHAT STAGE ARE THESE DEALS CURRENTLY?

Manchester United have opened discussions for both the players. Lisandro Martinez is the more advanced ones. However, Manchester United and Arsenal are in a bidding war for the defender. The defender is waiting for any one of the clubs to agree a fee. However, it seems Erik Ten Hag is desperate to reunite with the center-back. The club is ready to pay £45 million for the defender. However, Ajax are demanding £50 million for him. The discussion still remains open.

Although, the discussion of Antony is a very tough negotiation. The Dutch giants are demanding a fee of £80 million for the winger. However, Manchester United are not even ready to pay something near to that. United are willing to pay £65 million for the Brazilian. It was also reported Antony himself has requested Ajax to set a realistic price on him. He hopes Ajax will be open to negotiating a deal for him to play in the Premier League.

Manchester United have only completed one signing this summer in the form of Tyrell Malacia. The negotiations of Frenkie De Jong have died down in the last few days. However, Ten Hag expects Manchester United to complete five signings before the window ends.

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