India, Aug. 30 -- Antony's planned transfer from Real Betis to Manchester United has halted when the La Liga team announced they had withdrew their offer for the winger. However, United sources earlier told ESPN that the proposal had been approved.

A new twist took place on Friday when Betis issued a statement saying: "There is no agreement for Antony and we have withdrawn the offer." Earlier, it was reported that the two clubs had discussed a permanent contract for up to £25 million ($34 million).

"We can't afford the fee and the amounts that Manchester United must instead pay the player before the transfer."

According to sources who spoke to ESPN, Betis retracted the offer due to concerns about Antony's pay, but United accepted ...