Everton are making a revised bid for Burnley winger Maxwel Cornet after their loan offer was rebuffed.
Director of football Kevin Thelwell had skipped the club's US tour to accelerate transfer activity and Cornet was not in the squad for Burnley's friendly against Shrewsbury on Thursday.
But Burnley rejected Everton's opening offer, and a permanent deal may now be more likely.
Maxwel Cornet had an impressive 2021-22 season for Burnley, scoring nine league goals
The 25-year-old is a target Everton have discussed since May to replace Richarlison, who left for £60million to join Spurs earlier this month.