Real Betis have reportedly made a major breakthrough in their pursuit of Dani Ceballos, with Real Madrid accepting their latest bid for the player. The midfielder is now locked in contract discussions as they look to get a deal done as quickly as they can. While key details still need resolving, the player's move now appears to be a matter of “when,” not “if.” Real Betis have laid out their intentions, but valuation and timing remain under debate. Ajax, Aston Villa and Juventus are keeping tabs in case talks collapse or progress slows further. The arrival of Dani Ceballos would give Real Betis added depth and flexibility across the pitch. Real Madrid continue to be linked with Carlos Espi, Ferran Torres and Alessandro Bastoni while Real Betis are also rumoured to be tracking Valentin Castellanos, Fabian Ruiz and Francisco Garcia. Need more Real Betis transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.