Yannick Bolasie has boosted the prospects of him making a short-term loan switch to reunite with former manager Neil Warnock after his latest comments obtained via the Liverpool Echo.
Bolasie, who is out of contract in the summer, was widely touted to be on the way to the Riverside Stadium on deadline day, but a deal collapsed at the eleventh hour.
The 31-year-old winger, who joined from Crystal Palace in 2016 for £25 million, opened up on how the move came about:
“That move nearly happened”, said Bolasie.
“It was a move that I initiated because I called the gaffer. I know him well and saw it as a good opportunity to go and play games.
“It didn’t happen, obviously, but I’m still working, that’s the main thing.
“He’s my guy. He was the one that gave me so much confidence at Crystal Palace. When I first coming through he kind of said, ‘here’s the keys to the castle, just go and do your thing’.
“For me, I’ve always had a good understanding with him.”
With Everton seemingly prepared to sanction a move despite his contract situation, it would seem the Toffees are prepared to cut their losses and lose their talent for free.
The approach mirrors that of Theo Walcott, who successfully moved to Southampton on deadline day and also looks set to be a free agent this summer.
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It is a deep shame that Bolasie looks to have had little impact and caused much financial debilitation to the club.
To lose a talent for free is a necessary loss, though Bolasie’s relationship with Warnock means that Boro may well be an ideal destination for the Congolese international.
