According to a number of reliable sources, a formal bid has been lodged by Manchester United for Antony Santos, the forward currently plying his trade at Real Betis. He has been the subject of heated transfer speculation over recent weeks, and this latest bid could signal a turning point in the transfer saga. Manchester United have laid out their intentions, but valuation and timing remain under debate. Fenerbahce, SL Benfica and Real Betis are keeping tabs in case talks collapse or progress slows further. Alongside this, Real Betis are said to be exploring Troy Parrott and Dani Ceballos with Manchester United likewise connected to Giorgio Scalvini, Ezri Konsa and Youri Tielemans. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.