Overview

• Reports in Spain and the UK say Manchester United and Real Betis have an agreement in principle for Antony to return on an initial loan expected to lead to a permanent transfer.
• ESPN reports talks are described as positive, with both sides hopeful of completing the move before Monday’s deadline.
• United prefer a permanent exit or a loan with a mandatory element, while Betis have pushed for a loan with an option or obligation to buy next summer.
• Antony scored nine goals in 26 matches during his Betis loan last season and has been left out of Ruben Amorim’s plans at United this summer.
• Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Atlético Madrid have monitored the situation as United work on wider outgoing deals late in the window.