Real Betis have reportedly withdrawn their transfer offer for Antony in a dramatic twist to the tale. The winger has been widely tipped to leave Manchester United ahead of Monday's deadline, having been deemed surplus to requirements. A return to Betis had looked the most likely option following his successful loan spell at the La Liga club last season.
Earlier on Friday, it was reported that United had accepted an offer in the region of £21.6million. The deal also included another £2.5m in performance-related bonuses, with the Red Devils also inserting a 50 per cent sell-on clause. However, it seems the move has been put in serious doubt with Betis stalling over the figures involved.
They have withdrawn their offer after deciding they cannot afford the transfer fee, according to BBC Sport. It is also said that Betis are refusing to pay up over extra payments that Antony was supposed to receive.
He still has two years remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, which is believed to be worth around £6m per year. He would face a wage cut at Betis and The Athletic have said that he is seeking a way to secure a shortfall of nearly £4m that he would encounter.
Betis are reportedly unwilling to go any higher to cover that shortfall, meaning the proposed transfer has been placed in limbo as things stand.
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