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'I can do what Sancho's doing and I'm 54!' Paul Merson SLAMS Manchester United's recruitment as he feels Antony is 'no better' than the current squad, and says they should have made a move for Conor Coady

Arsenal legend Paul Merson feels Manchester United's pursuit of Anthony will not improve their squad, despite Erik ten Hag's side submitting a £68 million offer for the Ajax star.

The offer was rejected by the Dutch club, but Antony trained alone afterwards and may not play in Ajax's next game on Sunday as he hopes to secure a move to Old Trafford.

Writing in the Daily Star, Merson said: ‘They talk about Antony but he’s no better than Marcus Rashford or Jadon Sancho, although he hasn’t really done anything since signing.