Antony has been stripped of his shirt number and transfer-listed by United. But Betis have found their asking price too rich and they have now pulled out of the deal.
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With three days before the transfer deadline, Betis do not want to be caught short and are now focusing on alternative targets.
It leaves Antony, who spent the second-half of last season on-loan with Betis, in limbo and facing six months on the sidelines after United's negotiating tactics.
Betis released a formal statement last night, confirming: "Betis has retired its offer. Betis cannot afford a transfer fee, nor the amounts the player is supposed to receive."