Norwich City have sought to take Matthias Normann on-loan from Rostov, it has been revealed.
Eurostavka reports Norwich were willing to pay €2m as a loan fee for the former Brighton midfielder with a permanent option set at €14m - plus a further €2m in bonuses.
However, Rostov have rejected the proposal - for now.
Norwich and the Russian Premier League club remain in contact, with the Canaries hopeful of striking a deal.
Newcastle United have also made enquiries after Normann this summer.