La Liga side 'had conversations' with Man Utd over sale of £40m star, deal might 'take time'

Manchester United are under pressure to offload several names this summer to free up funds for key reinforcements.

Antony is among the frontrunners to head for the exit door in the coming weeks.

The Brazilian winger reignited his form during a standout loan spell with Real Betis in the second half of the 2024–25 season.

According to The Athletic, Betis want to sign Antony permanently and have had conversations with United.

They are yet to table an offer, and there is an expectation that a deal might take time to be completed.

United want an early sale of Antony

Matheus Cunha completed his £62.5 million move from Wolverhampton Wanderers last week.

Next on the radar is Bryan Mbeumo, but Brentford are demanding a fee close to what Wolves received for Cunha.

Manager Ruben Amorim also wants a new striker after seeing the struggles of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.

However, signing a proven centre-forward will cost a premium that United cannot afford until they sell their underwhelming stars.

Antony’s market value has surged following his impressive spell in La Liga.

He bagged nine goals and registered five assists in just 26 appearances, quickly establishing himself as a fan favourite at Betis.

His performances helped the Spanish side reach the UEFA Conference League final, enhancing his appeal to potential suitors.

United have placed a £40 million price tag on the 25-year-old, with Atletico Madrid reportedly keeping a close eye on developments.

The Red Devils have consistently underwhelmed when it comes to player sales in recent years.

However, INEOS must raise the standards as signing a marquee striker will depend on the sales of Antony, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .