Manchester United could be in line for a significant financial boost ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils loaned out Antony to Real Betis in January, hoping a fresh start in Spain would reignite his career.
His temporary switch to La Liga came with no buy option, leaving his future wide open.
The Brazilian international has hit the ground running at Betis, delivering four goals and four assists in just 12 appearances.
According to journalist Pete Hall, ‘Atletico Madrid are monitoring Antony’s revival’ and United are ‘confident’ they will be able to sell him for £40 million this summer.
Antony’s blockbuster £84m move from Ajax in 2022 was orchestrated by former boss Erik ten Hag, who pushed hard for his arrival.
His contract at Old Trafford runs until 2027, with an option to extend for another year, but his performances have fallen painfully short of expectations.
After scoring in his first three games, Antony’s form spiralled downward, leaving him labelled as one of United’s worst signings of the last decade.
Despite being handed countless opportunities over his two-and-a-half-year stay, he managed just 12 goals which led to speculation about his long-term future at the club.
With United set to operate on a tight summer budget due to Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR), offloading Antony for £40m would be nothing short of a coup.
The Red Devils have struggled massively in attack this season, and cashing in on Antony would open the door for much-needed reinforcements.
If United can offload the 25-year-old, they will have a vital opportunity to invest in a more prolific goal-scoring threat.
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