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.

Enjoying a much better spell than he had at Manchester United, team star Isco has revealed an unusual plan to keep Antony at Real Betis for next season.

Manchester United winger Antony has taken to loan life at Real Betis like a duck to water, and his derby day passion helped them to a scintillating win over local rivals Sevilla.Such is the impact he