According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Antony is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions are keen on bolstering their offensive unit by signing a wide attacker in the summer transfer window. So, the 25-year-old Manchester United outcast has emerged as a target for the Blaugrana.
The South American attacker is also a target for Barcelona’s fellow La Liga club Real Betis for his signature, with the player keen on returning to the Benito Villamarin Stadium in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Manchester United will demand around €35 million to part ways with the former Ajax winger.
Antony has resurrected his stuttering career since after a successful loan stint with Real Betis in the second half of the 2024/25 season. The 25-year-old winger blew hot and cold after joining Manchester United from Ajax in August 2022, with his stock gradually plummeting after failing to make his mark in the final third.
The Brazilian international amassed nine goals and five assists in 26 appearances for Real Betis, nearly matching his tally for Manchester United in a fraction of the outings. Meanwhile, the former Ajax winger’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, with Real Betis keen on re-signing him in the summer transfer window. In addition, he has emerged as a target for Barcelona.
Barcelona’s interest in Antony is understandable. The Catalan giants are scouring the market for a wide attacker this summer after allowing Ansu Fati to join AS Monaco. In addition, Ferran Torres faces an uncertain future at the club, compelling Barcelona to seek a new winger. So, several candidates, including Marcus Rashford, have emerged on Barcelona’s radar, with Rashford’s Manchester United teammate also a viable target.
As for Real Betis, Manu Fajardo and Angel Haro have recently been bullish about re-signing the Manchester United outcast in the summer transfer window. However, widespread reports have claimed that the Andalusian outfit can only seal a loan move for the former Ajax winger. So, with Manchester United demanding €35 million to part ways with the player, Real Betis may face a tall order in the chase.
In addition, it is unclear if Barcelona will fork out €35 million to secure Antony’s services in the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 25-year-old Brazilian international amid his uncertain future at Manchester United.
