Overview

• Betis CEO Ramon Alarcon said the club is working to re-sign Antony and called the talks very complicated with little time left in the market.
• Negotiations continue between Betis and Manchester United, with Betis preferring a loan that includes an option or obligation to buy and United prioritising a sale now.
• Spanish reports noted claims of an agreement in principle around €30m, though neither club has confirmed a finalised deal.
• The Sun reported advanced talks on an initial £3m loan with a clause to buy next summer for about £33m, a structure that remains unverified.
• With uncertainty persisting, Betis have started working on an alternative move for Dani Ceballos after his proposed switch to Marseille collapsed, while Antony posted an opaque message on Instagram.