Arsenal linked with shock approach to sign Manchester United transfer flop
Antony is reportedly on Arsenal’s shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window (UEFA via Getty) Arsenal have been linked with a surprise move for Manchester United winger Antony. The Brazil international has struggled to make an impact following his £82 million transfer from Ajax in 2022 and was allowed to join Real Betis on loan in the January transfer window. During his time in Spain, Antony has rediscovered his form and has been one of Betis’ standout performers in the second half of their season. Betis are now keen to make Antony’s stay permanent, but according to UOL in Brazil, the Spanish club are set to face significant competition in the summer transfer window. The report claims that both Arsenal and Atletico Madrid have enquired about Antony, while United are looking to secure at least a £25m fee for the 25-year-old. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Antony has rediscovered his form since joining Real Betis on loan (AFP7/Shutterstock) Antony has already indicated that he would be keen to remain in Spain, claiming that his life on and off the pitch has improved since leaving United. ‘I found myself, I needed to find myself and be happy,’ Antony said. ‘I needed my family to be happy too. Every day that goes by I see that it was the best decision I could have made. ‘I’m enjoying the city, the club and everything. It reminds me a lot of Brazil because of the sun, the food, the people are also very happy. All of that is important for someone like me who is used to it.’ Meanwhile, Betis say they are ‘more optimistic’ about the prospect of Antony remaining with them. “When we spoke about the possibility to bring Antony in January, I saw it more distant than I see now him staying,’ Betis chief executive Ramon Alarcon said last month. ‘It’s because both Manchester United and the player have seen that Real Betis is a great place for the player to develop. ‘Right now I’m more optimistic than in January.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Arsenal have been linked with a surprise move for Manchester United winger Antony.
The Brazil international has struggled to make an impact following his £82 million transfer from Ajax in 2022 and was allowed to join Real Betis on loan in the January transfer window.
During his time in Spain, Antony has rediscovered his form and has been one of Betis’ standout performers in the second half of their season.
Betis are now keen to make Antony’s stay permanent, but according to UOL in Brazil, the Spanish club are set to face significant competition in the summer transfer window.
The report claims that both Arsenal and Atletico Madrid have enquired about Antony, while United are looking to secure at least a £25m fee for the 25-year-old.
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Antony has already indicated that he would be keen to remain in Spain, claiming that his life on and off the pitch has improved since leaving United.
‘I found myself, I needed to find myself and be happy,’ Antony said.
‘I needed my family to be happy too. Every day that goes by I see that it was the best decision I could have made.
‘I’m enjoying the city, the club and everything. It reminds me a lot of Brazil because of the sun, the food, the people are also very happy. All of that is important for someone like me who is used to it.’
Meanwhile, Betis say they are ‘more optimistic’ about the prospect of Antony remaining with them.
“When we spoke about the possibility to bring Antony in January, I saw it more distant than I see now him staying,’ Betis chief executive Ramon Alarcon said last month.
‘It’s because both Manchester United and the player have seen that Real Betis is a great place for the player to develop.
‘Right now I’m more optimistic than in January.’
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
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