Everton are in talks to sign Salomon Rondon but the move is being complicated by money owed to the striker by his Chinese club Dalian Yifang.
Toffees boss Rafa Benitez wants a reunion with the Venezuelan - who he signed for Newcastle and Dalian - and it is hoped a deal can be struck before Tuesday’s deadline.
However, Sportsmail understands the situation is complex due to the number of intermediaries involved and Rondon potentially having to forgo a significant sum of cash to make the transfer happen.
Benitez sees the 31-year-old as back-up to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and trusts the frontman given their previous relationship.