Aston Villa in talks with Everton's Yannick Bolasie over loan switch
Villa are in talks with Yannick Bolasie as they attempt to hijack Middlesbrough’s move for the Everton winger.
The 29-year-old is a top target for manager Steve Bruce, who is attempting to persuade him to make a season-long loan move to Villa Park instead of the Riverside.
Bolasie held talks with Boro boss Tony Pulis on Monday before travelling to Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training ground on Tuesday in order to speak to Bruce.
The Villa manager is desperate to strengthen his team in wide areas and attack before the loan window closes at the end of the month. Bolasie, who can operate on both flanks, fits the bill.
The DR Congo international joined Everton from Crystal Palace in a £25million deal two years ago but is now ready to step down into the Championship, after being deemed surplus to requirements by new Toffees boss Marco Silva.
Bruce also remains keen on a deal for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham but accepts he may have to wait until later in the window for that move to materialise.
