Antony transfer pressure at Manchester United

Manchester United press Antony to leave this summer as talks with Real Betis stall and finances shape the deal.

Manchester United push Antony to accept summer move

Manchester United are pressing Antony to leave this summer. The club wants a permanent transfer and has set an asking price around £35 million to avoid a capital loss on the 2022 deal. Antony previously found form on loan at Real Betis, helping them reach the Conference League final, but Betis still hopes to keep him on loan with a future buy option.

Betis have not met United's terms. They want another loan with an option to buy, while INEOS believes they could sell Antony to another Premier League club next season without a loss. A co ownership proposal from Betis was rejected by United, who prefer a full sale now rather than a staged deal.

This case shows how money and ownership shape a player’s career. INEOS, as owner, wields influence that can outweigh football reasons. Antony’s future is decided as much by price tags as by form.

If clubs push players to accept deals, trust in the squad can suffer and moves may sour. The market rewards speed and flexibility, while players may lose control over their own path.

Highlights

Markets will keep shaping who plays where, not just who performs on the pitch.