AC Milan and Everton were at loggerheads on Friday over a proposed loan deal for Spanish winger Gerard Deulofeu despite the Italian giants announcing the move on Twitter.

Milan said the 22-year-old former Barcelona player had agreed a loan deal until the end of the season, an announcement that infuriated Everton so much that the Italians eventually took down their statement from their account.

Deulofeu has played just 13 times for Everton this season, failing to convince Dutch manager Ronald Koeman of his ability.

He joined Everton on loan in 2014 before making the move permanent a year later.