Everton are in talks with Norwegian club Odd BK over teenage forward Rafik Zekhnini.
The 18-year-old has been given permission to fly to England and discuss a potential move to Goodison Park.
Odd chief executive Einar Handlykken confirmed Norway U21 international Zekhnini had been allowed to open discussions with another club with the fee expected to be a record transfer for a Norwegian club.
'Rafik is not here today because he has been given permission to travel and meet a club that have shown interest in him,' said Handlykken.