Trotters debut last season as a late substitute against Tranmere Rovers in a 5-0 defeat at Prenton Park. He has also played this season in the EFL Trophy, playing almost an hour in the loss against Shrewsbury Town in October.
But reports from Football Insider have suggested that the Canaries have agreed a deal with the League Two club worth £250,000, fighting off competition from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for a three-year deal for Riley.
Evatt was asked about the speculation which has emerged surrounding Riley's future ahead of this weekend's game against Leyton Orient.
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