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Real Betis Confirm Talks to Sign “Fantastic” Manchester United Winger

Betis Push Ahead with Summer Ambitions

The story of summer transfers is often told in figures and whispers. Sometimes though, it emerges in full voice from a club president’s podium. Caught Offside reports that Real Betis have gone public in their pursuit of Manchester United’s winger, with Angel Haro confirming:

The player in question had a productive loan spell in Seville, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 26 appearances. He was lauded for his influence on the pitch, particularly in helping Betis reach the final of the UEFA Conference League. And for a club like Betis, who balance their ambitions with strict financial parameters, this is a negotiation laced with both optimism and complexity.

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Salary Talks and Squad Balance

As Haro admits, this transfer hinges on creativity. Betis need the player to compromise, financially and emotionally. “He’s a fantastic player… but it’s complex,” Haro added. Their interest is genuine, but not desperate. United, for their part, are unlikely to resist.

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After two turbulent years at Old Trafford, the winger’s trajectory in England has failed to match the hype and price tag that arrived with him. A fresh start in La Liga appears not only ideal but necessary, both for club and player.

United Eye Reset as Player Nears Exit

This move, if finalised, serves Manchester United’s broader aim of clearing space and raising funds for their ongoing rebuild. United are aware that value depreciates with inaction. There is no sense clinging to a project that has already unravelled.

Yet even with a willing buyer, nothing is straightforward. The player must sacrifice to facilitate the transfer. In a football economy increasingly shaped by pragmatism, deals like this test not just finances, but also professional pride.

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This move feels long overdue. There is no denying the winger has talent, but his time at Old Trafford has been erratic at best and detrimental at worst. He arrived with flair, but delivered inconsistency, poor decision-making and little to justify his price tag.

Watching him thrive at Betis in a less pressurised environment only confirms what many feared: he might have the skills, but he has never quite matched the physical intensity or mental sharpness required in the Premier League. If Betis are willing to take him permanently, and the player accepts the terms, United should seize the chance to offload and reinvest.

Supporters are tired of stagnation. Too often in recent seasons, the club has clung to reputations instead of results. This deal could help signal a shift, one where the club moves decisively, trims the fat, and clears room for players who fit the new footballing direction under INEOS and Ruben Amorim. The key now is not just the sale, but what comes next.