CSKA Moscow are eager to sign outright Everton winger Nikola Vlasic.
The midfielder is on-loan at CSKA this season.
While CSKA CEO Roman Babaev believes Vlasic wants to remain in Russia - the club could be priced out of a deal
The attacking midfielder has impressed on loan so far, scoring seven goals in 20 appearances overall.
“Any communication with [Everton] is informal at the moment," he told Futbolgrad . “But for us, the most important part is Nikola's position. He would very much like to stay at CSKA.
“It is obviously unlikely that CSKA can pay the amount that is discussed in the press at the moment. Everton paid £10million for Vlasic. They need at least that money to recapture the transfer.."