La Liga outfit Real Betis want to sign Antony permanently in the summer transfer window, and Manchester United are hoping that the two clubs can work out a deal that benefits them both by including Jesus Rodriguez, as per a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes.
Antony is valued at €50 million, and the Spanish outfit are likely to be priced out of a move. It remains to be seen whether they are open to a player plus cash move. Meanwhile, Rodriguez has done quite well in La Liga, and it is no surprise that Manchester United want to sign him.
The 19-year-old winger has been linked with clubs like Chelsea as well. He will add some much-needed unpredictability to the Manchester United attack if he joins the club. The Spaniard is highly rated across Europe, and he could develop into a top-class player with the right guidance.
Manchester United have done well to bring in talented young players over the years and groom them into established stars. The 19-year-old will hope to fulfil his potential with them if the transfer goes through.
On the other hand, Antony is enjoying his football at the Spanish club, and he has done quite well for them in La Liga. He will want to stay there and get back to his best once again. Returning to Manchester United does not make sense for him.
It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can come to an agreement in the coming weeks. Player plus cash deals are often complicated, and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs can execute it.
Jesus Rodriguez could be excited about the possibility of playing in the Premier League, and it would be a major step up in his career. Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world, and they could provide him with the platform he needs right now. Antony will look to sort out his long-term future as well and focus on his football once again.
