Everton are just €2m off meeting Standard Liege's asking price for former Parma striker Ishak Belfodil.
The Belgian giants have been unwilling to sell the 25-year-old in this month's transfer window, but have set a pain threshold over which they will not be able to resist.
According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, Standard Liege have set an asking price of €12m for the Algeria international, but Everton have not yet offered more than €10m.
The Premier League club are now just €2m off the sum which would convince Standard Liege to allow Belfodil to leave.
Standard Liege are now waiting to see whether Everton will increase their bid for the 25-year-old.
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Standard Liege snapped Belfodil up from United Arab Emirates side Baniyas Club in 2016.
