Everton target £8m deal for Hajduk Split striker Nikola Vlasic... but he could be sent straight out on loan

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Everton are closing on Nikola Vlasic from Hajduk Split in a deal worth £8million plus bonuses. 

The 19-year-old earlier this summer and he impressed during their recent Europa League tie.

However, the Croatia Under 21 international may be sent out on loan should he sign. 

Everton are looking to sign Nikola Vlasic from Hajduk Split in an £8million deal

Everton have also expressed interest in Porto defender Ivan Marcano. 

The Toffees will reject offers from Olympiakos for Kevin Mirallas who was dropped on Sunday.

The Belgium international has upset Ronald Koeman with his attitude following his substitution against Hajduk Split. 

Split president Ivan Kos has indicated the club could sell their star teenager. 

Vlasic impressed for Split in their Europa League clash against Everton earlier this month

'The transfer window runs until August 31, sometimes transfers happen a minute before midnight. We don't want to lose one per cent of our quality,' Kos told Split newspaper Slobodna Dalmacija  

'We also have to think about financial stability.

'I don't like to talk about things I cannot say with certainty. We'll keep track of how things are going.'