Man Utd Slashing Antony Valuation for Real Betis Move

La Liga Club Confident as Talks Intensify This Week

Manchester United is reportedly set to reconvene talks with Real Betis this week concerning a transfer for winger Antony. Sources indicate that the Spanish club has significantly revised its financial demands for the Brazilian, who spent last season on loan at the Estadio Benito Villamarín.

Betis Push for Permanent Deal

Real Betis has identified the re-signing of **Antony** as a primary objective, escalating efforts to secure his signature. The player himself has expressed a strong desire to remain with the Seville-based club. **Antony** is said to be enthusiastic about Betis’s project, feels La Liga’s style of play suits his attributes, and anticipates consistent playing time under manager **Manuel Pellegrini**. This is particularly important as he looks to solidify his position ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Betis is understood to be preparing a new loan proposal. Their strategy aims to replicate last season’s successful arrangement but with a key modification: an obligation to buy clause will be included in the new agreement. A sell-on clause for Manchester United is also expected to be part of the deal.

Massive Price Cut for Brazilian Winger

While negotiations are in their nascent stages, conversations between **Man Utd** and Betis are expected to accelerate imminently, with the Spanish side expressing optimism. Manchester United has reportedly reduced its initial asking price for **Antony** from €50 million (approximately £42.5 million) down to a range of €30-€35 million (£25.5-£30 million).

The Old Trafford hierarchy appears resigned to absorbing a substantial loss on the £85 million acquisition from 2022. A sale at £26 million, for instance, would represent a staggering 70% loss on their investment, marking it as one of the club’s most expensive transfer failures.

Manchester United’s £86m signing Antony has had a mixed start to his career at Old Trafford. Here’s our player ratings for the Brazilian so far:

Rating: 6.73/10

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Betis intends to structure the potential transfer fee payments in a creative manner, taking into account their financial constraints. **Antony** himself is reportedly amenable to a wage reduction to facilitate the move, making it more financially viable for Real Betis. The coming days are crucial for determining the outcome of these negotiations, with **Antony** reportedly keen on the transfer and **Ruben Amorim** apparently unwilling to offer him further opportunities at Manchester United.

United’s Transfer Market Activity

In other Manchester United news, reports suggest that **Alejandro Garnacho** has declined a lucrative offer from elsewhere, opting for a different destination. Furthermore, Barcelona is reportedly intensifying efforts to sign a United star, with a formal approach anticipated. The club has also been linked with a £100 million striker, with a surprising inquiry made for the player.

According to Transfermarkt, winger **Antony** has made 70 appearances for Manchester United since his arrival, contributing 11 goals and 6 assists. This season, his loan spell at Betis saw him register 9 goals and 5 assists in 26 games.