Rumors suggest that Anthony may be on the verge of leaving Manchester United this month.

After his record £86 million transfer from Ajax in 2022, he began his time at the club with great promise, but has since found it challenging to regain his peak performance.

Last season, the winger fell out of favor with Erik ten Hag due to his lackluster performances.

This trend continued until Ruben Amorim replaced Ten Hag, though the change hasn’t significantly affected his play. However, the 24-year-old’s shocking miss against Southampton on Thursday indicates that he might finally be breaking free from his nightmare at the Theatre of Dreams.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Antony is likely to sign a loan deal with Real Betis for the remainder of the season, with the player set to discuss the details once the agreement is finalized.

It’s noted that the contract does not include a buy option.

Moreover, Manchester United will cover part of his salary.

Fans expressed dissatisfaction with this arrangement, especially given Amorim’s pressing need to offload players before bringing in new signings for their upcoming rebuilding effort.

A fan posted on social media, ‘Man United will also cover part of the salary,’ urging him to leave.

Another user commented, ‘We’re weakening our squad without signing replacements.’

A third remarked, ‘I don’t understand why we’re making a deal like this; we better secure a replacement. On top of that, we’re paying part of his wages while he plays for another team.’

A fourth added, ‘These loan agreements without a buy option are completely pointless.

Many fans are hopeful that Antony will find his form while playing for the Spanish club.

He is said to earn £200,000 a week, making him the fifth highest-paid player on the team.

His contract runs until 2027, with an option for a one-year extension.

During his 95 appearances for Manchester United, he has netted just 12 goals and provided five assists.

In a related arrangement, Manchester United is also covering part of Jadon Sancho’s salary while he is on loan at Chelsea. However, if Chelsea finishes higher than 14th, a clause in the deal will enable them to activate a £25 million buyout option.

While the specifics of Antony’s situation remain unclear, reports indicate that United is paying at least £100,000 of Sancho’s total salary.

Amid these rumors, Antony was benched for Manchester United’s match against Brighton.