Another Anthony? Real Betis tastes the sweetness and wants to rent a parallel import from Manchester United in the winter window

Last winter window, Real Betis loaned Anthony, who was in sluggish form, from Manchester United. After a successful loan spell, the Brazilian returned to form and the two clubs finally agreed a permanent transfer deal this summer. According to Spanish media Fichajes, Betis hopes to replicate Anthony's success and try to introduce Zirkzee from Manchester United in a similar way and reunite him with Anthony.

The Spanish media revealed that the La Liga team is willing to introduce Dutch striker Zirkzee on loan, even without a buyout clause. After all, Anthony's original loan agreement was completed this way in January of this year.

Real Betis already has good offensive options, such as Cujo Hernandez and Bakambu. However, Zirkzee’s versatility allows him to partner with any forward. In addition, coach Pellegrini is said to admire the former Bologna player because of his delicate skills and elegant footwork.

This season, with the additions of Sheshko and Cunha, the Dutch international's playing time at Manchester United has been significantly reduced. Dutch national team coach Koeman has warned him that he must maintain stable playing time in order to enter the World Cup squad. As a result, he has been linked with a number of clubs recently, including Roma and West Ham United.

Although famous reporter Romano revealed that Zirkzee is currently in no rush to leave Old Trafford, his stance may change if his playing time does not improve before January. Judging from Manchester United's current status, since there are no European games, the team almost plays once a week.

In this case, if there are no major injuries in the forward line, Zirkzee will not be able to escape the fate of the fifth forward. Therefore, Zirkzee will most likely seek to leave the team in the winter window. So far, three teams, Roma, West Ham United and Real Betis, have expressed interest in him. Let us wait and see how the Dutch forward will choose in the end.