Real Betis are prepared to give up on a “dream” transfer for Manchester United outcast Antony as they are unable to do “anything crazy”.

• Brazilian enjoyed loan spell last season
• Preference is to return to Spanish football
• Red Devils want big fee from permanent deal

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Brazil international forward enjoyed a productive loan spell with the Spanish outfit during the second half of the 2024-25 campaign. He helped them to the Conference League final, while also rediscovering a lost spark after falling out of love with football at Old Trafford.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Antony remains surplus to requirements in Manchester, with Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim favouring other attacking options, and that is leaving the door open for a permanent move to be made.

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  United are, however, demanding €40 million (£35m/$46m) from any sale – as they seek to avoid taking a Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR) hit – and that valuation is far too high for Betis to consider.

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  WHAT FAJARDO SAID

  They are still clinging to the dream of reaching a compromise that allows Antony to return to Spain, but Betis’ sporting director Manu Fajardo told reporters when asked about the chances of getting that deal done: “Both parties want him to be here this season. Every day that passes allows us to dream of him being here. If Antony is here, it's because the numbers add up. The most important thing is the club's sustainability; we can't do anything crazy.

  “It's okay to think big, but you also have to keep your feet on the ground. If he doesn't sign with a club, there are still options, but the deal would take place within the parameters we have budgeted at the club.”

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