ANTONY is moving closer to a Manchester United exit this month, according to reports.
After a bright start at the club, Antony has struggled to recapture his best form since his blockbuster £86million transfer from Ajax in 2022.
The winger's poor form saw him fall out of favour under Erik ten Hag last season.
That trend continued this season before Ten Hag was replaced by Ruben Amorim, though he has still failed to make a real impression.
But now the 24-year-old looks like he could finally be nearing an escape from his Theatre of Dreams nightmare, summarised by his horror miss against Southampton on Thursday.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Antony is close to sealing a move to go on loan to Real Betis until the end of the season, with the final details being discussed after the player gave the deal the green light.
It is understood there is NO option to buy in the deal.
Furthermore, the Red Devils will also cover part of his wages.
However, this was not a clause fans were happy to see given the desperate need to sell before new recruits can come in as part of the next rebuild project being undertaken by Amorim.
Taking to social media, one fan said: "'Man United will also cover part of the salary'. They are so desperate for him to leave."
A second said: "Depleting our squad and not signing replacements."
Another said: "We better be getting a replacement because I don’t understand why we are doing a deal like this. No option to buy and also paying part of his salary while he plays for another club."
A fourth added: "These loan deals with no buy option are absolutely useless."
Many other fans were also hopeful that Antony could find some form while at the Spanish club.
His wages are understood to stand at £200,000 a week, making him the club's fifth best-paid player.
Antony's contract expires in 2027 and has the option for an additional year.
He has scored just 12 times and added five assists across 95 games for the Red Devils.
In a similar deal, United are also covering some of the wages of Jadon Sancho while he is on loan at Chelsea, although a clause in the deal will see the Blues activate a £25m buy option if they finish above 14th.
United are reported to be covering at least £100,000 of Sancho's total wage bill, though the amount they will cover for in Antony's case is not yet clear.
Amid the rumours, Antony was named on the bench for Man Utd's clash with Brighton.
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Colito
0
did ep buy grealish as a striker?
is Antony a striker too?
Colito
0
Can you say the name of that person, or that person doesn't have name and see how people's we mock you
Geylish of Manchester City
nagato_14
0
Stop mocking people for fun
yo no disrespect, i believe in that guy, he’s a beast just going thru a hard time. if he wasn’t all that why would they have paid €88m for him. he has so much talent yo
sawalorsuz
0
Man United under Sir. Jim Ratckliff can best be described as penny wise, pound foolish. How can you be taking several cost cutting measures within the United ranks while covering the wages of a player being offloaded with No-buy option ? Sulking deal
luwcltyz
0
12 goals in 95 appearances 14 yellow cards wow
MC-Kenney
0
Still better than a certain 100 Million Man
that's Grealish
MC-Kenney
0
Man United must stop Jadon sancho from signing for Chelsea next season since we have a new coach who understands players, unlike Erik ten hag.
the situation is with Chelsea now, maybe you should talk to maresca to end below 14th, that's the only way you can get sancho back
MC-Kenney
0
Antony needs to go. Sancho needs to come back
welcome back from the dream land
zacdemptz
1
All coaches have come, tried to adjust with the available player and then loose their jobs eventually. Someone has to change that. I have full support for Amorim for sticking to 3-4-2-1. Things can't get worse than what they already are. So we stick to the system, build the team and we will see.
Yes as a professional player they have to adapt whatever system applied to them.
bukai26
1
No coach can make a difference Amorim also must understand not to use 3 4 1 System Why can’t he make a change He is also wrong in evaluating the players he hv
All coaches have come, tried to adjust with the available player and then loose their jobs eventually. Someone has to change that. I have full support for Amorim for sticking to 3-4-2-1. Things can't get worse than what they already are. So we stick to the system, build the team and we will see.
Hatersmyass
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why are united letting their best player go. Antony the goat!
Stop mocking people for fun
powciknsu
1
No coach can make a difference Amorim also must understand not to use 3 4 1 System Why can’t he make a change He is also wrong in evaluating the players he hv
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
1
so he has more cards than goals
Vauceimprz
1
Antony hasn't formed his real form. He needs more game time and more confidence in the fields....! He can be deadly in the fields once he acquired his confidence...
Rezailu
0
Man Utd should have 1 year contract with an option to extend depending on progress. Man Utd also have the worst scouts.
Proud_citizen
1
😅
Seddekoprt
0
his statistics are better than someone from our neighbors who costed them 100
did ep buy grealish as a striker?
lukikmnrsz
5
They should throw in Onana and Bruno for free along with Antony.
Hafiz3011
0
Man United must stop Jadon sancho from signing for Chelsea next season since we have a new coach who understands players, unlike Erik ten hag.
he is gone bruv, Chelsea has an obligation to buy for £25m and that's peanuts
yunacdinst
1
Antony needs to go. Sancho needs to come back
but Sancho does not want to
Zuclmstuyz
0
We let players go whilst lacking to add up or replace them. Are we still slumbering?
nagato_14
4
why are united letting their best player go. Antony the goat!
Taccekopr
2
More yellow cards than goals and assist what a waste of money and talent
wikaelnrsz
0
Anthony and Garnacho are very talented world class players. They just need support from their coach and the fans.
U can say that again
wikaelnrsz
0
Antony needs to go. Sancho needs to come back
Never
wikaelnrsz
5
He should stay He’s important for his hard pressing abilities
wisaclmsy
1
very soon congratulations antony
anishdhume
1
Antony needs to go. Sancho needs to come back
Peyadlst
2
Anthony and Garnacho are very talented world class players. They just need support from their coach and the fans.
Nutbiopuy
3
man utd is a curse leave it you will shine again
joyacikosy
0
Where were you you 2 time in Jack a******You're waiting , yeah , you're a i'm a fucking mother fucking fuck you , bitch bitch
wodbdmopry
0
Man Utd Management is a disaster Man Utd aren't going any where
kuzbkrsty
0
shit ,😒
joyacikosy
0
Tributes, I don't care he's a f****** arrogant b****He's a 2 times a little f****** s*** shit.I very legally like you.Fucking laughing about it fucking
Yumbcnrstu
4
Fans want him sold but you can’t sell stones for gold.
Betapidkin
2
Man United must stop Jadon sancho from signing for Chelsea next season since we have a new coach who understands players, unlike Erik ten hag.
AFerqNnj0158
0
his statistics are better than someone from our neighbors who costed them 100
Greenlish
saeid07
0
Congratulate antony.
jidacdlrz
0
good riddance to the show pony fuck him off
Vinbcepuz
0
his statistics are better than someone from our neighbors who costed them 100
Can you say the name of that person, or that person doesn't have name and see how people's we mock you
ngc3bo
1
He'll do another Martial and come back
IshmaelChimombo
1
all the best champ
Yozblmoruz
1
the only club that pays players to stay n also to stay,so pathetic scouting staff
Colito
5
his statistics are better than someone from our neighbors who costed them 100
tokabdlopz
0
Even if he find form @ spaniz it different from English league
Boss0987
2
No team in their right mind wants to be a dumping ground for useless players like Antony. United and Amorim are so desperate to get rid of him, they are agreeing to pay part of his salary. Chances of him playing for United again are slim. This is a failed project and he will be loaned out to several teams if his performance and attitude doesn’t improve.
Punabepsty
3
Still better than a certain 100 Million Man
vundeklmnt
0
worse signing in united history.Better leave for good
Soccpstuz
1
Manutd clubs. Fastiem. suu me. Gamacho Hojound. over bist
puyadloruz
4
good luck Antony. good for man u.