Everton will look to make headway on their proposed move for Steven N'Zonzi over the next 48 hours.
Manager Sam Allardyce and director of football Steve Walsh are pushing to get business done early in January with Everton's squad stretched with injury and illness.
Talks are at an advanced stage with Besiktas over the £25million signing of striker Cenk Tosun and Sevilla are ready to agree a similar fee for N'Zonzi.
N'Zonzi fell out with Sevilla coach Eduardo Berizzo but even though the 48-year-old has since been sacked, the damage between the player and the club is deemed irreparable.