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Man Utd Plot £42.5m Antony Windfall to Fund Amorim’s New Era

Manchester United appear poised for a timely financial boost as they prepare to offload winger Antony this summer, with a £42.5 million (€50m) fee being touted thanks to his impressive loan spell at Real Betis. The Mirror reports that the Brazilian winger has rediscovered his form in Spain, notching six goals and four assists since January—an upturn that has revived his transfer value dramatically.

According to the original article, “United are currently parking formal transfer negotiations until the end of the campaign,” but optimism is growing within the club that they can turn Antony’s Spanish resurgence into a lucrative summer deal.

Real Betis are eager to retain Antony beyond this season, with club legend-turned-board-member Joaquin even joking on Spanish TV: “I’ll provide the car if he has to be kidnapped, but let him stay no matter what.”

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While Betis would prefer another loan, United are clearly set on a permanent sale to fund Ruben Amorim’s ambitious rebuild.

Amorim’s Priorities: New No.10 and a Striker

With the potential Antony sale on the cards, United have already earmarked two key reinforcements for the summer transfer window: a creative No.10 and a central striker. One of the leading candidates for the latter role is Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, as The Mirror revealed United “want to make those deals happen as quickly as possible.”

This clear strategy suggests Amorim has both identified the weaknesses in United’s current setup and is wasting no time addressing them. Antony’s departure, while symbolic of an expensive misstep in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, could now pave the way for a more balanced and potent attacking setup.

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Competing Bidders Could Drive Up Antony’s Price

While Betis are Antony’s preferred destination—he is said to have given them his word—United are also open to offers from elsewhere. Atletico Madrid are among the sides to have registered interest, and United would prefer to drive an auction rather than settle for Betis’ limited financial offer.

This is a smart move. Betis may have benefited from Antony’s upturn in form, but United are well within their rights to maximise value for a player signed for a staggering £86m just two years ago.

Despite playing just 135 minutes of Premier League football this season before his loan, Antony’s successful spell in La Liga has prompted United chiefs to view the loan deal as “a huge success,” both in terms of football development and commercial upside.

Antony and Amorim: Mutual Respect Despite Departure

Interestingly, there appears to be no personal fallout between Antony and United’s current boss. The winger recently commented: “I’ve only had a short time working with [Amorim], but he’s a very good coach. A very intelligent coach… I had a good relationship with him, but I needed a new challenge.”

Meanwhile, Antony’s agent, Junior Pedroso, previously hit back at criticisms regarding the Brazilian’s struggles with Premier League physicality. However, the decision to seek a fresh start in Spain appears to have been the right one for all parties.

United’s focus is now on converting that form into transfer capital to help deliver Amorim’s vision.

Our View – EPL Index Analysis

As a passionate Manchester United supporter, this latest development is more than just a financial shuffle—it feels like the first real step in a new dawn under Ruben Amorim. Finally, there’s a sense of clarity and decisiveness about how we handle underperforming assets.

Antony’s stint in Manchester didn’t work out—no question there—but the loan to Betis might just be the perfect redemption arc, not just for him but for us. £42.5m back in the kitty? That’s smart business if it happens. Especially when you consider how many clubs let players go for peanuts.

The fact that we’re targeting a new No.10 and striker—two areas we’ve sorely lacked quality in—is music to the ears. Matheus Cunha might not be the flashy marquee name, but he’s direct, versatile and already proven in the Premier League. Pair him with someone like Bruno behind, and suddenly we’ve got fluidity and cutting edge again.

Ruben Amorim is showing some proper ambition. It’s not about who we’ve failed with anymore—it’s about who fits the future. Clearing the decks to build something sharper, faster, and more focused? That’s exactly what this squad needs.

And if Atletico want to enter the Antony bidding war? Even better. Drive that price up. Let’s reinvest smartly. After the chaos of recent windows, this is the kind of structure and strategy we’ve been crying out for.

In Amorim we trust. The rebuild is on. Glory days could be closer than we think.