Seasons2017-18Rumour Mill

Everton close in on Hajduk Split midfielder

Initial murmurings over the weekend were followed with the latest suggestion today from Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà  that he was set to make the switch for €10m.

His claims that the attacking midfielder, one of the more dangerous players in the Croatians' side over the two legs, is set to join the Blues before the transfer deadline have been backed up by Dominic King of the Daily Mail and Paul Joyce of The Times who say the deal is close to being concluded.

The 19-year-old, who was linked with Arsenal and Chelsea last year, is also being watched closely by AC Milan according to recent speculation, the Italian club reportedly using Hajduk's games against Everton scout him.

Speaking to Split newspaper Slobodna Dalmacija, Hajduk president, Ivan Kos, didn't deny the speculation over Vlašić and hinted that his club might not be in a position to turn down a sizeable bid for the player.

"The transfer window runs until August 31, sometimes transfers happen a minute before midnight," he said. "We don't want to lose one per cent of our quality.

"We also have to think about financial stability."

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