Man Utd close in on Antony - FootballTransfers Recap

Suraj Radia
Suraj Radia
  • 24 Aug 2022 16:45 CDT
  • 4 min read
Antony, Manchester United, 2022/23
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It was another busy day in the transfer market as Manchester United stepped up their chase for Antony while Newcastle agreed a club-record deal for Alexander Isak.

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The transfer window is entering its final week and clubs are starting to ramp up their business before the window slams shut at the end of the month.

Take a look back at some of the biggest stories from FootballTransfers.

Man Utd confident of Antony transfer after Ajax pressured to sell

Manchester United are confident they can seal the signing of Antony before the transfer window closes next week after the player pressured Ajax to strike a deal.

The Brazilian has been a top target for Erik ten Hag all summer and the United boss appears to be on course to get his man and finally bolster his frontline.

Newcastle to sign Isak for €75m - Man Utd and Arsenal missing out on elite potential

Alexander Isak, Real Sociedad, 2020/21
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Newcastle are poised to complete a sensational €75 million deal to sign striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad.

The Saudi-owned club have been surprisingly quiet in the summer transfer window, in part due to Financial Fair Play restrictions, but they could be set to land a major blow that would make the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal jealous.

It's a Trapp! Man Utd baulk at transfer fee for goalkeeper

Kevin Trapp, Eintracht Frankfurt, 2022/23
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Manchester United have cooled their interest in Kevin Trapp after Eintracht Frankfurt demanded a fee in the region of €25 million for the German goalkeeper.

Erik ten Hag is keen on signing another goalkeeper to provide competition for David De Gea and the United boss had reportedly given his approval towards a move for Trapp.

Ancelotti told to DROP Asensio until Real Madrid exit is found

Marco Asensio, Real Madrid, 2021/22
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly instructed Carlo Ancelotti to stop playing Marco Asensio in an attempt to force the player into leaving the club.

The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his contract and has failed to find a new club so far this summer despite being surplus to requirements at Madrid.

West Ham make offer for Belgian wonderkid Arne Engels

Arne Engels Club NXT
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West Ham are interested in signing Club Brugge's teenage midfielder Arne Engels, and have already had a first offer rejected by the Belgian side, Football Transfers can confirm.

The Belgium Under-19 international is currently the captain of Club NXT, Brugge's reserve team who play in the Challenger Pro League, the nation's second tier.

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