The Sea Eagles have reportedly tabled a lucrative offer for young speedster Tolutau Koula in a bid to ward off Rugby Australia.
Manly are making moves to lock down their best young talent in the wake of Viliami Fifita and Alec Tuitavake leaving for the Dragons.
But the club has gone cold on signing out-of-favour Bulldogs halfback Kyle Flanagan for the remainder of the season.