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.

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  • Antony on verge of Betis loan
  • Man Utd include clause in deal
  • Winger must reach games quota
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Brazilian will travel to Spain on Monday to wrap up a temporary move after Betis and United reached an agreement, with reporting that the Red Devils will cover a significant chunk of his wages and there is no option for a permanent move at the end of the season.

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    However, Betis have an incentive to ensure the 24-year-old gets a game for Manuel Pellegrini's side as they will have to pay a series of penalties should he fail to play 10 or more matches either as a starter or by at least finishing the second half, the report adds.

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    United are eager to see the ex-Ajax star play as many minutes as possible to boost his confidence and help generate interest in him in the summer transfer window. A big-money signing in 2022, he has failed to live up to the hype at Old Trafford and has been reduced to just eight appearances – totalling 135 minutes – in the Premier League this season.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR ANTONY?

    Betis are in dire need of a new attacker amid their inconsistent campaign so far. They finished seventh in La Liga last season but are 12th in the table after 20 matches. They will hope that, with a point to prove amid his struggles, Antony can act as a key threat over the coming months after completing his transfer.