Leeds United are waiting in the wings after AC Milan failed to meet Bruges' valuation for Charles de Ketelaere.
Milan have offered £27m while Leeds have tabled £31m for the Belgium forward whose preference was a move to Italy.
Milan may now turn back to Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech.
De Ketelaere is tipped to become the next big talent to emerge from Belgium and has attracted interest from several top-flight clubs as a result.
The 21-year-old is a versatile player with quick feet and a strong left foot.