There have been frustrations within the corridors of power at Old Trafford down the years about the so-called “Manchester United tax”. In other words, clubs hiking up the price on their players simply because it is United registering an interest.

Manchester United are making progress in talks over winger Antony’s proposed loan move to Real Betis. The Brazil international, 24, is yet to start a Premier League game this season and has made only seven substitute appearances in the competition.

La Liga side Real Betis are leading the chase to sign Manchester United winger Antony on loan for the rest of the season. The Brazilian has failed to come close to justifying his status as the second most expensive player in United's history.

Real Betis are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United winger Antony, a source has told ESPN. A number of clubs have expressed an interest in signing the Brazil international in January. Real Betis are leading the race and although an agreement has not yet been reached,

A move to Andalusia could be the best thing to happen to Manchester United winger Antony—or the start of a slide into obscurity.

Manchester United have included a 'penalty clause' in the deal that will see winger Antony join Real Betis on loan in the January transfer window.