Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu has joined AC Milan on loan, according to the Italian club.
Deulofeu was given Ronald Koeman’s blessing to leave the Blues in pursuit of regular first-team football.
Ajax and Middlesbrough had also expressed interest in the Spain international but he remained intent on securing a move to Milan.
The Serie A giants hailed Deulofeu’s capture in a deal which will run until the end of this season, expiring on July 30.
Following the declaration, however, Milan deleted the announcement on their social media platforms.