Moussa Sissoko is discussing a transfer to Ronald Koeman's Everton on deadline day.
The Goodison Park club have made their move with James McCarthy looking increasingly likely to depart as a consequence.
Everton have been on Sissoko's trail for over a month but a deal had looked unlikely Wednesday morning.
Tottenham had made a £16m offer for Sissoko earlier on Wednesday but that was rejected by Newcastle who are holding out for £30m for the France international.