Real Betis chief executive Ramon Alarcon has said he is "cautiously optimistic" that Antony will continue at the club beyond this summer.

When Antony was packed off on loan from Manchester United to Real Betis, the Spanish club were convinced they were signing a player who would improve the club's fortunes and not the forlorn figure who had struggled so badly in the Premier League.

Antony left Manchester United for Real Betis in the January transfer window on a loan deal, with Ruben Amorim hinting he has no place for the winger in his squad

Antony has rediscovered his form while on loan from Manchester United at Real Betis in Spain, scoring three and assisting two so far, despite being frozen out of Ruben Amorim's plans at Old Trafford

Antony has reinvented himself since joining Real Betis on loan, scoring three times in his first five matches after losing confidence while he was out of favour at Manchester United

Antony has turned over a new leaf at Real Betis after struggling to get in the team at Manchester United, with the Brazilian netting three times in four games for the La Liga team

Antony had struggled to get in the team at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim but has now found a new lease of life on loan at Real Betis, where he has netted three in as many games, and the Brazilian could now possibly win La Liga player of the month

Manchester United winger Antony has hit the ground running since joining Real Betis on loan in the January transfer window, contributing three goals and one assist in four games

Manchester United winger Antony has rediscovered his form since leaving the club on loan in January and has helped Real Betis pick up results in the league and in Europe

Antony has settled in well on loan at Real Betis but he could still return to Manchester United next season because the La Liga club do not have a clause to make his deal permanent

Manchester United shipped winger Antony out on loan to Real Betis in the January transfer window and the LaLiga club are already interested in making the move a permanent one

Manchester United winger Antony has flown to Spain to seal a loan move to La Liga side Real Betis and he has spoken out ahead of officially putting pen to paper on the switch

United keen on 20-year-old Danish internationalAntony set to join Real Betis on loan for season Manchester United are targeting Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu, with the Italian club’s asking price for the 20-year-old wing-back believed to be around €40m (£33.7m). The fee is €10m more than United’s valuation for the player but Ruben Amorim is intent on the Danish international joining the club. Negotiations regarding a transfer are ongoing. Continue reading...

It seems like every Manchester United winger, except Amad Diallo, wants to leave the club. Chelsea are set to hold talks over a potential deal for Alejandro Garnacho, who is of interest to Napoli, and the claims in Italy are that the Argentinian could be acquired for around £46m, which might help give Ruben Amorim a few quid to spend on his desperate squad. The Blues have some alternatives, too, in the form of Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel. Marcus Rashford is desperately seeking someone willing to take him and pay his wages but his options are becoming increasingly limited. Despite their chronic financial issues, Barcelona met with supposedly the United’s forward’s representative in Lisbon prior to a match with Benfica. “We are dealing with the issue of [financial] fair-play,” Barça sporting director Deco said. “In the final days, if the team can be strengthened, we will try, but as of today there is nothing.” Loads of names have been linked with Rashford, the latest being Marseille but there is no chance Monaco will sign him. Meanwhile, Antony is very close to joining Real Betis. Continue reading...