MU are looking to sell Antony outright.

Following an impressive start in La Liga, Antony has the opportunity to continue his association with Real Betis as the club has officially opened negotiations with Manchester United regarding a new contract.

According to sources from ABC (Spain), Real Betis are in negotiations with Manchester United to keep Antony for at least another season. Initially, Betis had proposed a loan deal for the Brazilian star for 18 months, but financial difficulties forced them to reach a short-term agreement of only 6 months.

Both clubs are happy with the deal, and formal negotiations are expected to take place in the coming weeks. One possibility being considered is for Betis to extend Antony's loan contract with a mandatory buy-out clause.

However, MU will ask the Brazilian striker to extend his contract first to avoid his return to Old Trafford with only 12 months left on his current contract. Antony's current deal with MU runs until 2027.

Nevertheless, MU prioritizes finding a partner willing to buy Antony outright at a reasonable price, rather than continuing to loan him out. The "Red Devils" are accepting the possibility of selling Antony at a loss after spending £81.3 million to bring him from Ajax. However, they hope to recoup some of the cost from financially strong clubs, especially those that qualify for European competitions.

Joining Betis on loan from January 2025, Antony quickly made his mark with 4 goals and 4 assists in just 11 matches. His impressive form earned the Brazilian player the affection of both the coaching staff and fans of the Andalusian team, even though the initial deal did not include a buy-out clause.

Currently, Real Betis are ranked 6th in La Liga, a position that qualifies them for next season's Europa League. This is considered a key factor in helping the Spanish club negotiate a long-term deal with Manchester United for Antony.

Antony shines on the day Man Utd were defeated. In the early hours of February 17th, Antony scored a stunning goal in Betis' 3-0 victory over Sociedad in the 24th round of La Liga.