Antony ajax - Antony 2021

After Erik Ten Hag was confirmed as the next Manchester United manager there were bound to be rumours surrounding players from his current Ajax team to the Red Devils.

His signing from São Paulo was hailed as a repeat of the David Neres transfer some years earlier, but in practice, Antony is more comparable to the recently departed Hakim Ziyech.

Naturally, his performances have generated links to teams in Italy and Spain, but the strongest links have been to England and the Premier League thus far.

With an array of skilful displays coupled with goals and assists, Antony is proving to be too hot for defences to handle.

It is a useful tool to have against sides intent on packing their own defensive third and congesting central areas.

The Brazilian ranks at fourth spot in the Champions League in terms of expected assists, while he averages 0.