Everton are closer to selling Niko Vlasic to CSKA Moscow.

Everton offloaded Vlasic to CSKA last season on loan and the Croatia Under-21 midfielder is in talks with the Russian side about returning permanently.

Vlasic, who cost Everton £10million from Hajduk Split in 2017, impressed last season with CSKA, scoring eight goals in 31 games, including the winner in their Champions League group stage success over Real Madrid.

His agent Tonci Martic said: “I can't confirm that CSKA and Everton have reached an agreement for Vlasic.

“All I can say is Nikola and CSKA are in talks and we are negotiating."