Real Betis midfielder Isco has joked that crowdfunding will be needed to keep Manchester United's loanee Antony at the club for at least next season.

MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony celebrated wildly as he helped Real Betis make it six league wins in a row. The Brazilian joined the Spanish side on loan during the winter transfer window. After

Real Betis, long celebrated as a stalwart of La Liga, is experiencing a resurgence this season, redefined by the strategic acumen of coach Manuel Pellegrini. Recent victories, including a significant win against Sevilla, have propelled the team into the European competition qualification zone.

Manchester United are confident they will be able to sell Antony for £40M this summer after what has been a very impressive loan spell at Real Betis.

Manchester United will soon have to make decisions over their loanees Antony and Marcus Rashford, who are playing well at Real Betis and Aston Villa respectively

Antony flopped at Manchester United, but is thriving at Real Betis and knows all about pressure having previously "played against drug traffickers".

Antony has insisted he harbours no ill feelings towards parent club Manchester United, despite his struggles there.The winger has enjoyed a dramatic uptick in form since leaving United and joining