Chelsea have told Ajax they want around £37million for winger Hakim Ziyech — in a blow to Manchester United’s chances of buying Antony from the Dutch champions.
Ajax are keen to re-sign Ziyech but have baulked at Chelsea’s asking price, and if they cannot secure the unsettled Moroccan, there is less chance of them offloading Antony.
Ziyech had been viewed as the natural replacement for £84m-rated Antony, who is refusing to train and is hoping to become a United player before next week.
Ajax’s hierarchy discussed the situation on Thursday and coach Alfred Schreuder said: ‘Antony is not training with the group, but I do see him every day.