Real Betis have made another desperate bid to keep Antony, with a co-ownership proposal reportedly being put to Manchester United.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Spanish outfit saw Brazil international Antony make an impressive contribution to their cause during a productive loan spell in the second-half of the 2024-25 campaign. The South American forward was able to rekindle a lost spark in Andalusia.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Antony is now being linked with clubs across Europe, as United prepare to cash in on a player who flopped for them on the back of an £85 million ($115m) transfer from Ajax in 2022. Betis are still hoping to remain at the front of that queue.
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DID YOU KNOW
ABC Sevilla reports on how Betis executives recently travelled to Old Trafford for talks with United officials. During those discussions, a co-ownership agreement was proposed that would see Betis buy a percentage of Antony’s rights - with United standing to benefit from a high sell-on clause that would be triggered by any future sale.
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Betis are unable to meet United’s demands when it comes to a flat fee this summer. Instead, they are willing to part with €20m (£17m/$23m) now or as a purchase obligation in 2026 after a season-long loan. The wide man is also willing to take a pay cut to make the transfer happen.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ANTONY?
It is claimed that there is a “sense among both sides that they are destined to come to an understanding”, with Betis eager to keep the 25-year-old on their books while United can raise important funds immediately and in an upcoming transfer window.