Everton outcast Yannick Bolasie secures loan move to Belgian side Anderlecht

EVERTON’S Yannick Bolasie has agreed to join Belgian giants Anderlecht on loan for the rest of the season.

The 29-year-old winger cost the Toffees £25million from Crystal Palace in August 2016.

However, he suffered a cruciate ligament injury against Manchester United in his debut season at Goodison which sidelined him for a year.

The Congolese international proved his fitness during a successful loan period at Aston Villa this season, scoring twice in 21 appearances.

But Bolasie grew disillusioned as Villa’s season faltered and he triggered a get-out clause to return to Everton earlier this month.

Following his return, the Toffees tweeted: “Yannick Bolasie has returned to Everton Football Club today after he exercised an option in his loan agreement with Aston Villa.”

Anderlecht boss Fred Rutten is under pressure with his side sitting a disappointing fifth in the table.

And he has turned to Bolasie to provide the spark of creativity he needs to kick-start his side’s season.

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Everton boss Marco Silva is willing to ship the former Eagles star out on loan until the end of the season.

But he has sensationally threatened to quit the club if Idrissa Gueye is sold to French giants Paris-Saint Germain.