Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Real Betis for 25-year-old Brazil winger Antony to return to the Spanish club in what could be an initial loan with an obligation to buy.

Real Betis are still hopeful of signing Manchester United and Brazil winger Antony, 25, but have put the onus on the Premier League club to make a decision over his future.

Manchester United and Brazil winger Antony, 25, is not interested in a move to Saudi Arabia and wants to join Real Betis, where he was on loan last season.

Real Betis remain confident in signing Brazil winger Antony permanently from Manchester United, though the 25-year-old is likely to take a significant cut in wages to move to the Spanish club.

Real Betis want to sign Antony permanently after his successful loan spell in Spain.