Manchester United need to sell players this summer, with winger Antony potentially bringing in cash for Ruben Amorim’s rebuild.
The end of the season is in sight, and Ruben Amorim will be looking for major changes at Manchester United.
Amorim has yet to bring consistent results to Old Trafford and will want major signings to turn the club around.
United want Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, whilst Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike is on the Old Trafford radar, too.
The problem is that United may not be able to splash the cash this summer – especially if Amorim can’t secure European football for next season.
United will need to offload players in order to add new faces to Amorim’s squad, with loaned-out players primed for the chopping block.
Photo by Fran Santiago – UEFA/UEFA via Getty ImagesManchester United snub Real Betis offer for Antony
Marcus Rashford is unlikely to have a future at United, whilst Tyrell Malacia has been criticised at PSV Eindhoven and is likely to be moved on even if the Dutch side don’t sign him permanently.
Then there is Antony, who has been the big success story from United’s loan exits in January.
Antony joined Real Betis in January and has found some great form with his move to Andalusia.
The Spanish media praised Antony for his display against Barcelona last week and his record of four goals and four assists in just 14 Real Betis games has been seriously impressive.
The Mirror now claim that Real Betis have made an offer to extend Antony’s loan deal by another 12 months.
However, United have rebuffed that approach and seemingly have no intention of allowing Antony to leave on loan again.
Real Betis may struggle to fund a deal to keep Antony, especially permanently, but United have stood firm on that idea of an extended loan.
Manchester United right to avoid Antony loan
United were happy to send Antony on loan in January, but surely won’t be open to a similar arrangement this summer.
Antony’s stock has arguably never been higher since joining United from Ajax in 2022.
The Brazilian wide man struggled at Old Trafford and was ultimately sent out on loan to Real Betis in order to get himself back into form.
That plan has paid dividends, with Atletico Madrid now keen to sign Antony this summer.
United want £40million for Antony and may have a chance to actually rake in that kind of cash off the back of his Real Betis form.
Allowing another loan move when Antony’s stock is this high would be a ridiculous decision, and Ineos are absolutely right to shun such a bid.