Manchester United have reached an agreement for the €100million signing of Antony, but the Brazilian winger won't be available to face Leicester City on Thursday.
United confirmed on Tuesday lunchtime that they have agreed a deal with Ajax to sign the 22-year-old, subject to personal terms being agreed and international clearance. The forward will put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with the option of an extra year.
But United require a visa for Antony and that won't arrive in time to allow the forward to feature at the King Power Stadium on Thursday.
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He has been Erik ten Hag's priority attacking target all summer, but Ajax have played hardball in negotiations and United only made a breakthrough over the weekend when they agreed to meet the Dutch champions' asking price, making him the second most expensive player in the club's history.
United will pay an initial €95million for Antony, with a further €5million in add-ons. He scored 24 goals and registered 22 assists in 82 games for Ajax after signing from Sao Paulo two years ago.
The left-footed forward has played primarily on the right wing under Ten Hag at Ajax and is set for a similar role at United, which is likely to see Jadon Sancho switch back to the left.
Antony hasn't played for Ajax since August 14, having stopped reporting to training in a bid to force through a move to Old Trafford and a reunion with Ten Hag.
United will now hope to get the visa approved in time for Antony to be in contention to face Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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