MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea target Antony was nowhere to be seen as Ajax returned to pre-season training this morning.
The Dutch giants were back together as new manager Alfred Schreuder oversaw his first session.
Schreuder, 49, has been appointed to replace Erik ten Hag, but didn't appear to be able to work with his star winger on his first day.
SunSport revealed earlier this week that Man United chiefs flew into Amsterdam earlier this week to ty and complete a £52million deal.
The Brazilian is reportedly desperate to seal a move to Old Trafford to reunite with Ten Hag.
Upon United's new boss' Ajax farewell, Antony wrote a gushing message on social media.
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It read: "I want to thank you for everything you taught me.
"Know that I will always stand with you if you need me."
Schreuder told ESPN: "We want to keep Antony at Ajax. I want to work with him, and the club knows this."
Chelsea are also claimed to be interested in the 22-year-old, although United would appear to be in the driving seat.
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Antony bagged 12 goals in 32 appearances last term, also laying on 10 assists.
Sebastien Haller also wasn't photographed at Ajax training.
The former West Ham ace is reportedly close to a £30m transfer to Borussia Dortmund.
Haller, 28, could replace Erling Haaland at the Bundesliga giants.
The Frenchman enjoyed a prolific campaign in the Netherlands last term, scoring 21 Eredivisie goals and assisting a further seven.
He also enjoyed an incredible Champions League campaign, netting 11 goals in eight European outings.
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