Paul Merson believes Manchester United should turn their attention to Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin this summer instead of Ajax forward Anthony.
According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils have had a €90 million bid for Antony rejected, with Ajax reportedly seeking closer to €100 million. The 22-year-old right-winger has netted 25 times in 82 appearances for the Dutch giants.
Merson claims he cannot understand why Manchester United don't instead buy flamboyant Newcastle winger Saint-Maximin.
The 25-year-old has enjoyed an excellent start to the season and gave Kyle Walker a torrid time during the Magpies' recent 3-3 draw with Manchester City.
Speaking to Sky Sports, former Arsenal and England playmaker Merson proclaimed (as quoted by The Chronicle):
“If I’m Man United I take Saint-Maximin over Antony every day of the week. That’s why I don’t see it. What this lad does, I know he don’t score goals, a lot of goals and a lot of assists, but boy does he take that ball up the pitch. I think that might come with scoring goals."
He added:
“Newcastle fans won’t want me to say it and I’m sure Newcastle won’t sell him.”
Pundits debate whether Allan Saint-Maximin could play for Manchester United
Speaking on the 3-3 draw with the champions, Clinton Morrison was also full of praise for the skilful winger, as he added:
"I thought the whole team played outstanding, in particular [Allan] Saint-Maximin. It was one of the best [individual performances] of the season for sure. He was unplayable.”
However, former Rangers forward Kris Boyd believes that Saint-Maximin must start adding goals to his game if he wants to join a team like Manchester United.
The former Nice forward has netted just 12 times in 96 appearances for the Tyneside club, with his most recent strike coming nearly nine months ago.
Boyd proclaimed:
“For what he’s got, when you’re looking at goals, the first season he came [he scored] three [goals], four assists. The second season three goals, four assists. The next season five goals and five assists. So everyone’s going on about this superstar but he’s got to do better."
He continued:
“His last goal was on the January 15 against Watford at home and everybody tells us that Newcastle were brilliant in the second half of the season and he’s your talisman. Something doesn’t add up.”
Former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson further added:
“Last week he was magnificent. Will he go to a Man United, a Man City? No chance. I think that’s the next level to consistency and that’s why they’re there and if they don’t, like Manchester United, they get criticised. Newcastle are trying to get into that bracket and challenge for top six.”
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Cusdlmnouy
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We go for players who are willing to play for us at all cost. Antony had proven just that. Thanks but your opinion doesn't matter.
Well said. Anthony DOES WANT to play for united. Price tag. Don't care, I'm not paying.
Cusdlmnouy
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bit to late, Newcastle don't need to sell player's.
liecmnpsz
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Maximin is better for real,he has premier league experience
Wuheinruy
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I think maxima was a better buy to me
Saabdmou
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Paul merson go n sleep
cedabdkstu
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ur not old enough to get rest Mr man
ClemJay
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This Merson guy talks too much
Keubdistyz
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buy him for your team
Litaiklny
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united fanz will soon change am for you
AbeebBadmus
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this guy is saying truth saint is better dribbler across the Europe at the moment.
mbudzeni
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We can have both of them
momenhuda
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Both deferent type of player, Man U need Antony price dosent matter.
sesbdlmotu
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all this chelsea fans just mind your business
they like minding others business
sesbdlmotu
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rubbish from old man,,,sign saint and keep him in you house
sesbdlmotu
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Sorry Merson sign saint and take him as a present for your wedding day with your wife
😂😂😂😂true
mokbimtuy
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Sorry Merson sign saint and take him as a present for your wedding day with your wife
Zodailmotz
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the bad thing is that you are not man united that is the big problem
cawbdkor
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.. saint maximin is better option
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lodceksu
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100M for player that we don't know he can adapt to EPL games....he maybe like ziyech of Chelsea.
all this chelsea fans just mind your business
lodceksu
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since you know that Newcastle wont allow you say so. just keep quiet
kotlmnprtz
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100M for player that we don't know he can adapt to EPL games....he maybe like ziyech of Chelsea.
Sazdloptz
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Rubbish
doteiknos
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I wish Chelsea will go for Saint Maximin instead of relying Havertz as a CF
MaxwellMujokoro
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Maxmin is good but not a team player, too possessive with the ball.
riccdekpsu
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That’s true
KingRogers7
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We go for players who are willing to play for us at all cost. Antony had proven just that. Thanks but your opinion doesn't matter.
Lohacdmstu
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You Dey mad
Obk994
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What makes he think Newcastle is willing to sell? Newcastle are rich and don't need to sell to make revenue, the player is also haven't hand in a transfer request
roycilrtu
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keep quiet Paul. Go and advise Edu to get him. Man U is not your business. Enemies of United coming to give advise. Utter rubbish!!
kbsarpong
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Even Dubravka deal is stalling let alone Saint Maxim who's their live wire in the club
Kabara20
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Why don’t you say so when they chasing Sancho!
You’re brilliant!
Wicbkoryz
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Shut your mouth Paul
Suigetsu
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True talk
zokcdenrsz
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I miss Greenwood
Cabacdeilr
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tats y u only talk.. Ten hag manage..
lbcrna
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Alkan-saint-maximin plays on the left while Antony plays on the right wing which is our main concern Manchester United need a natural left wingerwho plays from the right .This is why I miss Greenwood it's because of his absence that we have to pay £90-100m for Antony.
lbcrna
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Why don’t you say so when they chasing Sancho!
because Sancho is an England player and EPL is their league it's their fans money so English players deserve to enjoy that money.
EBARE
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Honestly Ajax are definitely cheating Utd😭😭 that amout of money is too much for him. Wish we can change our mind now see how they will regret this deal
It’s true
Pehklpst
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yes but both
RoseSK
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Rashford,Anthony M, Sancho and CR7 they are all left side wingers we are looking for a left footer who can play from the right side.
Many don’t understand….. thanks 🙏🏻
Kabara20
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Why don’t you say so when they chasing Sancho!
Ineznik
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how old is casemiro in the first place? 😅
he's a midfielder not a forward ok
DeoDarius
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how old is st maxmin😂😂
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how old is casemiro in the first place? 😅
soabeikpu
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but u have your own opinion u idi*t
biafra....your name shows where u are from and how stupid you and your fucking race are.
Deng_Nyibek
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Honestly Ajax are definitely cheating Utd😭😭 that amout of money is too much for him. Wish we can change our mind now see how they will regret this deal
Emchi
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This man recommendation make sense.
lucbcesuz
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Antony is the best...saints is highly prone to injury
Olumidebtc
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Is maxim a right winger?
camcdlrtyz
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They are not playing in the same position
correct bro