Gerard Deulofeu: AC Milan announce signing of Everton winger before deleting tweet

Gerard Deulofeu joined Everton on a permanent deal in 2015

AC Milan said they had signed Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu on loan on Friday - before deleting the tweet that announced the deal.

The Toffees, who did not confirm the deal, have already rejected one loan bid from the Serie A club.

Middlesbrough are also reportedly interested in the former Barcelona player, who has made 13 appearances for the Premier League club this campaign.

The Spaniard, 22, joined Everton in 2015 for £4.3m.

He spent the 2013-14 season on loan with the club.