Real Betis have enquired about Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia, according to journalist Dharmesh Sheth (via Sky Sports).
The La Liga club recently snapped up Antony on loan and may reunite the Brazilian with his former teammate.
Betis want to sign a new left-back before the end of the transfer window and have set their sights on Malacia and Rayo Vallecano’s Pep Chavarria.
Romain Perraud and Ricardo Rodriguez are Betis’ current left-back options. Manager Manuel Pellegrini is unhappy with both and wants to bolster the department.
The chances of Malacia joining Betis are low. They need to offload some players before making signings and are concerned about the Dutch defender’s fitness.
Malacia has recovered from a knee injury that kept him on the sidelines throughout last season. He has made seven appearances for United this term.
Manager Ruben Amorim does not trust him to play as his left wing-back and has played right wing-backs Noussair Mazraoui and Diogo there.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the 25-year-old ‘could leave’ Man United this month on an initial loan with a buy clause or permanently.
He has been linked with a move to Juventus as a replacement for Danilo, but a move to Italy is now unlikely.
There are ‘multiple clubs’ interested in signing the Netherlands international.
United have agreed a deal to sign Lecce’s versatile defender, Patrick Dorgu.
The Danish youngster is the club’s first-choice option for the left wing-back position. He is expected to nail down a spot in the starting line-up.
Dorgu’s arrival will affect Malacia’s playing time if he stays at United until the end of the current campaign.
Stats from transfermarkt.com.
