Antony is enjoying the form of his life on loan at Real Betis, calling the move away from Manchester United “the best decision I’ve ever made” and hinting that he was unhappy at Old Trafford. The Brazilian winger was an expensive flop for the Red Devils, brought in for some £81m as an emergency upgrade to Erik ten Hag’s attack.

Real Betis officials met with their Manchester United counterparts last week to open fresh negotiations over the future of Antony as the Brazilian winger’s loan draws to a close.Antony, 25, swapped

Real Betis will attempt to extend Antony’s loan spell in La Liga for another season if Manchester United cannot sell him this summer. The Brazil international has been a revelation in Spain, with his stunning winner against Espanyol at the weekend indicative of the impact he has made.