A Man Utd player who has not performed well is close to finalizing a temporary transfer in January from their current home stadium.

It seems that Manchester United's winger Antony is on the verge of joining Real Betis on a loan deal. The Spanish club is close to finalizing a deal to bring the 24-year-old from Manchester United for the second half of the season. Antony joined United in 2022 for a staggering £82 million transfer fee, following his coach Erik ten Hag from Ajax to Old Trafford.

Unfortunately, Antony has not lived up to the high expectations set for him since his arrival. He has only managed to score five goals in the Premier League and a total of 12 goals in all competitions for United. Despite his efforts, he has not been able to win over the trust of his current manager Ruben Amorim. Antony has only started two games under Amorim's leadership, against Bodo Glimt and Tottenham in the Europa League and Carabao Cup respectively.

It seems that the fans at the Theatre of Dreams have accepted that Antony's move has not been successful and it is unlikely to improve. Therefore, the club has been actively looking for a loan deal for the Brazilian winger before the January transfer deadline. Teams from Turkey and the Saudi Pro League have shown interest, along with Olympiacos. However, it seems that Real Betis has emerged as the leading candidate to secure Antony's services on loan, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

It is believed that Antony is also eager to make the move to Betis and the final details are currently being negotiated between all parties. The proposed deal does not include an option to buy, and United has agreed to cover a portion of Antony's salary during his time in Seville. Antony still has two-and-a-half years left on his contract with United and his future will be reassessed when he returns to the club in the summer.

Before the transfer window opened, Antony's agent Junior Pedroso revealed that his client was receiving strong interest from clubs across Europe. However, he also made it clear that United had not shown any indication of wanting to sell or loan out Antony. Pedroso emphasized that Antony's future is tied to the club's interests and if they believe a loan move would benefit him, they would work together on that option. Otherwise, Antony is determined to work hard and earn his place in the team under the guidance of Ruben Amorim.

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