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Manchester United have set their price tag for Brazilian winger Antony ahead of the summer transfer window, as per reports.
Antony has impressively turned around his fortunes since joining Real Betis in January.
Seen as one of Erik ten Hag’s biggest transfer misjudgments, the ex-Ajax superstar found himself on the fringes of the first team at Old Trafford under the very same manager who spent €95 million to secure his services.
Ruben Amorim’s arrival only pushed Antony further down the pecking order and eventually saw United ship him off to Seville in a loan deal for the remainder of the season.
Under Manuel Pellegrini, the Brazilian instantly cemented his place in Betis’ starting lineup, having rediscovered his form and confidence that made him a sought-after talent at Ajax.
In just 12 appearances for Los Verdiblancos, the 25-year-old has amassed an eight-goal involvement.
Antony, who delivered an incredible performance in his side’s 2-1 win over fierce rivals Sevilla over the weekend, has established himself as a fan favourite at the club and there’s clear intent to retain his services for a longer period.
The Brazil international has also suggested he is very happy in Spain and it is understood that he desires to continue at Betis.
However, it is not going to be easy for the La Liga outfit to find an agreement with United.
According to Fichajes, the Premier League giants are looking for a fee of between €35m and €40m to strike an agreement over a permanent transfer.
The Spanish outlet claims that Betis will have to “study” the amount “carefully”.
The club’s most expensive signing to date remains Denilson, who joined them from Sao Paulo in 1998 in a €30m deal.
Such has been Antony’s impact at his new club that his teammate Isco called for a crowdfunding campaign to fund a transfer following the 2-1 triumph over Sevilla.
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