Antony has impressed during his loan at Real Betis and Atletico Madrid are ready to enter the race for his signature. Despite Real Betis' interest to make the deal permanent, they are unlikely to afford his wages or the transfer fee. Atletico Madrid will intensify their pursuit with a reported €100 million fee for Antony and Garnacho combined.

Atletico Madrid have made a substantial offer to sign Antony on a permanent deal from Manchester United. Reports from Spanish media suggest that Atletico Madrid's proposal is worth up to £64m with add-ons, consisting of €45m (£38m) fixed and a further €30m (£26m) in variables. This move positions Atletico Madrid as the frontrunner in the race to sign Antony.

Team Talk reported that Atletico Madrid had shown interest in Antony due to his outstanding performances in Spain. Diego Simeone's side was said to be impressed by Antony's form in Spain and was closely monitoring his situation. Antony, who had been loaned to Real Betis from Manchester United, had greatly improved his form, contributing to eight goals in just 12 appearances. His performances had helped Real Betis achieve six consecutive LaLiga victories, including a significant win against Real Madrid. Consequently, Manchester United's initial £40m asking price for Antony was now seen as more realistic, drawing attention from Atletico Madrid and other potential suitors.