Sensational late Man Utd exit ‘NOT happening’ as forward ‘wants to stay’ and fight
Fabrizio Romano has stated that Antony moving from Manchester United to Real Betis is ‘NOT happening’ despite reported interest in him and a team-mate from Real Betis.
Antony has underwhelmed during his time at United. The £86million attacker has contributed to just 16 goals in his 83 games as a Red Devil.
Last season saw the winger find the net just three times in all competitions. It has been suggested that United will listen to offers for fringe players – especially after a big spend this summer – and with Antony playing just a single minute so far, it seems he is in that category.
It has been reported by the Daily Mail that both he and Christian Eriksen targets for La Liga side Real Betis, but on loan rather than for permanent moves. It was suggested that a ‘bold approach’ was to come for them.
However, transfer insider Romano has denied that the move is one which is possible.
On X, he stated that Antony moving on loan to Betis is ‘NOT happening’. That suggests United’s stance on the exit, particularly on loan, is a stern one.
Romano also states that Antony ‘wants to stay at Manchester United’.
It seems he will face a fight for his place in the side, being given just a minute of football, when United have played three games so far this season. Indeed, Amad Diallo has instead started every game so far on the right wing, and scored in the last of them.
It has also been suggested by the Mail that Eriksen’s salary demands are ‘insurmountable’ for Betis.
As such, it looks that both he and Antony will be staying put at Old Trafford for now.
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With Manuel Ugarte soon to come through the door, there could be less minutes for the Dane in the midfielder at United this season.
However, it looks unlikely that a move will go through this summer, so Eriksen may have to wait until his contract runs out at the end of the season to find a move.
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