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It is revealed that Arsenal is also interested in Anthony! It is more likely to transfer to La Liga, Manchester United does not want to repeat Lingard s mistakes

2:58am, 9 May 2025Football

Anthony, who was rented to Real Betis in La Liga, is attracting more club attention. Arsenal, the second-place Premier League leader, may become its potential next home, of course, it is generally believed that the 25-year-old Brazilian winger is more likely to transfer to Spain permanently, which is more suitable for his performance than England.

Arsenal's priority goal in the summer window is to introduce a center No. 9, just like Manchester United, and the number one candidate for new sports director Andrea Berta is Portugal Sports's Dzekelish. But that doesn't prevent them from moving forward with the winger, with Arteta allegedly admiring Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, AC Milan's Rafael Leo and Atlanta's Admora Lukeman were also considered targets. And this week, Manchester United's Rashford and Anthony also made it to this list.

Brazil's "UOL Esporte" reported that Arsenal is one of several clubs that asked Anthony's intention to transfer in the summer window. Although Manchester United's 100 million euros scored 6 goals and assisted 4 times at Betis, there is no place in Ruben Amorin's future plan. The club also doesn't want to repeat Lingard's mistakes and is determined to sell him this summer.

When Lingard was rented to West Ham United, he was even more eye-catching than Anthony now. Later, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United asked for a high price, which led to Lin's failure in transfer. Finally, he sat on the bench for a season at Old Trafford, leaving for free after the contract expired, and the players and the club lost both.

Manchester United cannot recover Anthony's 100 million euro transfer fee, and will now set a more reasonable price. It is said that Manchester United's public asking price is 40 million to 50 million euros, but in fact, as long as the actual payment of 30 million to 40 million euros is enough to buy out the "compass". As long as Manchester United receives a transfer fee of 40 million euros, Anthony's project will not lose money in the annual financial report.

Anthony's outstanding performance at Betis was of great help to Manchester United's sale. However, his weekly salary of £200,000 is still the biggest obstacle to the transfer and will also restrict the possibility of the Red Devils selling at a high price. Anthony broke through Arsenal's goal with his debut at Manchester United, but it is unlikely that he will eventually join the Gunners. La Liga team is more suitable for him, and the Red Devils also hope to sell him to foreign clubs.

Betis may regret not adding a buyout clause in his loan contract. They are still competing for the Champions League qualification, but if they miss the top five in La Liga, they may not be able to afford Anthony. The team hopes to be on loan again, but Manchester United disagrees.

La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are the next ones who are most likely to buy Anthony. Marcos Benito of "Milan Sports" said that Atletico Madrid has asked Anthony: "Someone told me that just yesterday, Atletico Madrid targeted a Brazilian winger. They have taken a fancy to Anthony, Betis fans' favorite player and want to sign him from Manchester United. They also said that Manchester United hopes to sell for 40 million to 50 million euros, and Atletico Madrid has asked about his situation."

Anthony himself hopes to play more main players before the 2026 US, Canada and Mexico World Cup, and strives to return to the Brazilian national team to participate. He allegedly promised Betis that he would "do everything he can" to play for at least another year with the team, so the Green and Whites are optimistic that Anthony's loyalty can help them achieve their goals in the summer window.

At present, Betis' main goals are not only in La Liga, but also in the European Cup. They beat Fiorentina 2-1 at home in the first leg of the semi-finals. Anthony's right foot shot broke through the ten fingers of former teammate De Gea and scored a goal that decided the victory.

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