Manchester United Antony Rejects Serie A Transfer, Seeks Real Betis Return

Manchester United is actively seeking to offload high-earning players like Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho this summer to reduce their wage bill and fund new signings. Antony, who was signed for over £80 million, impressed during a loan spell at Real Betis with nine goals and five assists, helping the team reach the UEFA Conference League final. Despite interest from Italian club Como, Antony has prioritized a permanent return to Betis and is willing to accept a 30% pay cut to facilitate the move. However, United's asking price—reported between £33 million and £40 million—remains a sticking point in negotiations. Meanwhile, Real Betis is also showing interest in signing Jadon Sancho if they fail to secure Antony, as both players have struggled to meet expectations at United but flourished in Spain. United is aware of Antony's preference for Betis, though no agreement between the clubs has been reached yet.