Everton's chances of signing Hajduk Split midfielder Nikola Vlasic received a boost after the teenager was given permission to leave national team duty with Croatia's Under-21 side.
The Toffees are interested in the 19-year-old, whom manager Ronald Koeman got to see first hand in their recent Europa League qualifier and are closing in on an £8million deal.
It is understood that if the Goodison Park club complete a deal, the teenager could be sent out on loan.
And on Monday Hajduk club president Ivan Kos admitted they could sell their prize asset before Thursday's deadline.