Manchester United will hope that they can call a bidding war for Antony after the impressive enchantment of the Brazilian with real betis after Atletico Madrid has revealed their interest
Atletico Madrid has already asked the possibility of signing Antony from Manchester United this summer while the Red Devils are preparing to discharge the 25-year-old. The club could accept a fee in the £ 34 million region and are willing to lower their losses, but now hope to increase that price.
The Brazilian international has so far unable to land the field in Land Trafford after a £ 86 million step from Ajax in August 2022. But a loan of Real Betis earlier this year saw him quickly find his feet in La Liga.
Antony has achieved six goals and four assists in 19 performances in Andalusia, including a goal against Fiorentina in Real Betis' Europa Conference League League semi-final of Betis. Perhaps not surprising, the La Liga side is interested in expanding his stay.
Betis believes that Antony has already given them his word. However, they would be more interested in agreeing another loan agreement with United.
In the meantime, reports in Spain claim that Atletico has made contact with the possibility of agreeing a deal this summer. And that could be determined United to stimulate an auction.
It is even said that there is an optimism in Manchester that earning a maximum of £ 42.5 million could be possible. United, however, have parked formal transfer negotiations until the end of the season because they focus on earning European glory in the Europa League.
Former Spain International and Betis icon Joaquin is now on the board of La Liga Side. The ex-Winger has jokes that he would be willing to kidnap his Antony in an attempt to keep him in the club.
“I will provide the car if it has to be abducted, but let him stay, whatever happens,” said Joaquin. “This is the time to enjoy. I think important moments will come and we will see later.”
Ex-manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was in the net when Antony found the net against Fiorentina on Thursday. The Spanish Shot Stopper is pleased that his former teammate was finally able to show his quality, although frustrated that he came across him.
“I trained with him 1000 times and he never scored a goal with his right foot in a training session,” said the Gea Movistar Plus after sharing a moment with Antony after the game. “But now he is confident and shows the player he is.
“I didn't see the shot in competitions, I think a player was in front of it and I couldn't see it, but he was doing well with his right foot. I am happy for him because he came to United from a difficult moment and now he shows the best of himself.”
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