Chelsea forward edging closer to exit as talks gain traction - Reports × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 Rumors Chelsea forward edging closer to exit as talks gain traction - Reports By Dakir Mohammed Thanveer Modified 29 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Hakim Ziyech appears to be on his way out of Stamford Bridge Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech is increasingly likely to replace Manchester United-bound Antony at Ajax this summer, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Antony has been Erik ten Hag's preferred option to strengthen his attack since the start of the summer. However, Manchester United struggled to convince Ajax to sanction a move for him for a long while. The Red Devils, though, have finally found a breakthrough in their efforts to sign the 22-year-old, as per the latest reports. The Brazilian is expected to move to the Premier League for €100 million, including add-ons. Fabrizio Romano@FabrizioRomanoAntony to Manchester United, here we go! Agreement in principle with Ajax, €100m fee. Contract until June 2027 with option until 2028. To be signed tomorrow. #MUFCContracts being prepared, it’s Eredivisie historical record fee — Antony will be in Manchester next week.14137130119Antony to Manchester United, here we go! Agreement in principle with Ajax, €100m fee. Contract until June 2027 with option until 2028. To be signed tomorrow. #MUFCContracts being prepared, it’s Eredivisie historical record fee — Antony will be in Manchester next week. https://t.co/Wr9mUiX1Ud Ajax are thus set to make a significant profit on Antony, who they signed from Sao Paulo for €15.5 million in 2020. However, they now face the challenge of having to replace the forward before the transfer window closes on Thursday (September 1). The Dutch giants, though, appear to have already identified the ideal candidate to replace Antony. There have been suggestions that they will look to re-sign Ziyech from Chelsea if the Brazilian joins Manchester United. ??? ???? @TheEuropeanLad - JUST IN: Hakim Ziyech is getting closer to Ajax! [via @DiMarzio]7352323 - JUST IN: Hakim Ziyech is getting closer to Ajax! [via @DiMarzio] https://t.co/fKzBfyJ0Uw With Antony now on his way to Old Trafford, Ziyech is edging closer to a move to Ajax, according to the aforementioned source. The 29-year-old, who plied his trade for the Eredivisie outfit between 2016 and 2020, is thus expected to return to the club. It is unclear whether Ajax have reached an agreement with Chelsea to re-sign Ziyech. It also remains to be seen how much the Blues will demand for him should they agree to sell him in the coming days. Why is Hakim Ziyech leaving Chelsea Reports earlier this month claimed that Hakim Ziyech is seeking a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. He has a contract with Chelsea until the end of the 2024-25 season, but is said to be unsettled at the club. Ziyech joined the Blues from Ajax for a fee of €40 million in the summer of 2020. He went on to help the team win the UEFA Champions League in his first season, scoring two goals from 10 matches in the competition. However, the Morocco international has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter under Thomas Tuchel. He has clocked just 26 minutes of playing time for the London giants so far this season. Ziyech is thus keen to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in search of regular playing time. Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with a move for the winger, but he appears to be on his way back to Ajax. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Dakir Mohammed Thanveer × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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