Real Betis threaten to WALK AWAY from Antony deal and pursue other targets unless compromise can be found with Man Utd

Real Betis are considering walking away from a deal to sign Manchester United outcast Antony on a permanent deal with the club still unable to find a breakthrough in negotiations for the winger.

• Betis keen to retain Antony
• Must find compromise with Man Utd
• Will walk away if no breakthrough

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After a successful loan spell in Spain last season, Real Betis are keen to sign Antony permanently, but are struggling to find a breakthrough in negotiations with Manchester United. As a result, the La Liga side are now threatening to walk away from a potential deal.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Antony is part of the club's 'bomb squad' left behind from the pre-season tour to find transfers away this summer. But after raising their asking price to £30million, Betis are becoming frustrated with the situation and have threatened to move on to other targets if United refuse to lower their valuation of the Brazilian.

• WHAT HARO SAID

  Speaking on the situation, Betis president Angel Haro said: "From an economic standpoint, it has to fit within our parameters. A purchase depends on United’s price.

  "A loan rather than a purchase is more feasible, given what Manchester wants to ask for. We’re assuming, and Betis is making efforts, that he can arrive, but if he doesn’t, I don’t want it to be seen as a failure. It’s difficult to bring in a player of this quality and such a high financial compensation."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ANTONY?

  The ex-Ajax star would reportedly be keen on a move back to Betis, but Atletico Madrid are rivalling the club for his signature. A move to Spain looks on the cards for Antony, one way or the other.