Real Betis midfielder Isco has joked that crowdfunding will be needed to keep Manchester United's loanee Antony at the club for at least next season.

Real Betis midfielder Isco has called for the club to set up “crowdfunding” to ensure they can sign Manchester United loanee Antony for next season. The Brazilian winger joined Betis on loan in January after long falling far short of his £100million expectations in the Premier League, but has rediscovered form in Spain, starting every match since.

Isco, 32, joined Real Betis in the summer of 2023 – after a period without a club. The attacking midfielder has since scored 18 goals and provided 13 assists in 56 games for the LaLiga club. But there have also been rumours of interest from clubs such as Aston Villa, AC Milan and Besiktas ahead of the summer market.