The Verdiblanco club has still reserved a non-EU player spot for the Brazilian.
Betis continues to focus on Antony for this transfer window. Despite the difficulty of the deal, given the demands of Manchester United so far, the Betis Club has reserved a free non-EU player spot for the Brazilian, awaiting what can happen in the coming days. Betis's offer for a new loan for the Brazilian stays on the table for United, who also knows that the player would welcome a return to Heliópolis.
Even the rise of Benfica, who took a step in the direction of the Champions League this Wednesday by beating Nice (0-2), changed the plan of Betis. As reported by CNN Portugal, the Lisbon Club has also approached United to inquire about the conditions of Antony. The answer from England was the same as that from a month ago, when the winger was appreciated at more than € 40 million.
It is reported from Portugal that Benfica would also consider the possibility to sign Antony on loan or to buy a percentage of his transfer costs. These options were also discussed in Heliópolis, but are subject to the extremely high salary that the Brazilian and his agents would like to guarantee in a future contract.
Faced with this situation, Betis remains calm, although the sporty directors also keep an eye on the market to consider alternative plans. The greatest wish of the coaches remains to keep Antony for a different season, but they are all aware of the difficulty, such as the president himself, Ángel Haro, pronounced in his last public appearance. The Heliopolis Club wants the Brazilian to wear the green and white shirt for another season, but they will not spend more than expected.
Although Benfica is mentioned in Portugal as a new rival for Antony – the reports also called Leverkusen or Brighton – Betis remains on the right track. Antony's happiness During his months as a betis player, the trump card he tries to close is a deal that would mean the desired jump in quality for the 25-26 season.