Antony seems to be on the way to a future decision after his striking loan spell Real Betis in the second half of 2024/25.
Despite the losing of Chelsea in the final of the UEFA Conference League, Real Betis still achieved sixth place in La Liga, and a place in the Europa League of next season.
Transfers are now on the agenda for Los Verdiblancos, but their chances of retaining Antony seem to fade.
The Brazil international chose to accept a loan away from Manchester United at the beginning of 2025 and the 25-year-old scored nine goals at Real Betis.
United is determined to load it this summer, because Ruben Amorim wants to reduce his wage account at Old Trafford.
With his status revived at Real Betis, United is confident to bring a great fee for the former Ajax wing player with Atletico Madrid and Juventus reportedly interested in a potential deal.
United is in discussions Antony after his return to Manchester, but a new option has grown in fame, with a reunion with Erik ten Hag in Bayer Leverkusen.
Ten Hag has received a considerable transfer budget – that will be strengthened when Florian Wirtz completes a move to Liverpool – and the Dutch coach is a consistent fan of Antony.
According to reports from Sky Germany, Ten Hag is closely monitoring Antony, where the couple has a strong relationship after their time at Ajax.
Ten Hag was one of the few figures in United to show belief in Antony and that can be crucial if he pushes him to the Bayara.
United is aware that they have to take a financial loss during a sale and ten hag could close a deal in the region of € 35 million – that Real Betis cannot afford.