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Watch out, Antony! Real Betis legend Joaquin quips he'll help Isco 'kidnap' Man Utd loanee in bid to keep hold of winger after impressive spell

<p>Antony, who made the move from Old Trafford in January, has rejuvenated his form in La Liga, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/antony-leaves-man-utd-red-devils-wave-goodbye-flop-brazilian-winger-joins-la-liga-side-real-betis-loan/blt2f31998a12849855" target="_blank">contributing five goals and four assists across 17 appearances</a>. His influence has been a major factor in Betis’ push for European football, as the club currently sit sixth in the table and are also through to the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Eager to extend Antony’s stay, Real Betis recently made a formal approach to Manchester United. However, their initial offer, a proposal to retain the 25-year-old on another season-long loan, was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/antony-man-utd-why-brazilian-proposed-move-old-trafford-real-betis-hit-snag-new-transfer-rule/blt245c21b67e4beba3#csad5a8538b9f4429c" target="_blank">swiftly turned down by the Premier League outfit.</a> United, it’s understood, are only interested in a permanent sale as they look to bring in a significant transfer fee, targeting a figure around £30 million ($40 million).</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>There’s a growing desire among the fans and among club legends to see Antony remain at the Estadio Benito Villamarín, and Joaquin said: "I'll provide the car if he has to be kidnapped, but let him stay no matter what. This is the moment to enjoy. I think important moments will come, and we'll see later."</p>

WHAT JOAQUIN SAID

<p>Despite the interest from Betis, United remain firm on their stance, as Ruben Amorim recently stated that both <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-antony-return-man-utd-ruben-amorim-happy-see-duo-shine-aston-villa-real-betis/bltf951314dd09236f1#cs3ccbaf9d7cd67c87" target="_blank">Antony and Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester</a> at the end of the season, and the club will evaluate their positions within the squad before making definitive calls on their futures. For now, the Red Devils are focused on closing out their domestic campaign and planning a squad rebuild amid what is expected to be a busy transfer window.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ANTONY?

Watch out, Antony! Real Betis legend Joaquin quips he'll help Isco 'kidnap' Man Utd loanee in bid to keep hold of winger after impressive spell | Goal.com

Real Betis legend Joaquin joked that he&apos;ll help Isco &quot;kidnap&quot; Antony in a bid to keep the Manchester United loanee after an impressive spell.

Watch out, Antony! Real Betis legend Joaquin quips he&apos;ll help Isco &apos;kidnap&apos; Man Utd loanee in bid to keep hold of winger after impressive spell