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Middlesbrough have completed a deal to sign Mo Besic on loan for the remainder of the season.

The Everton midfielder and his representatives travelled to Rockliffe Park today to complete the formalities of the move, with Boro unveiling the 25-year-old at lunchtime.

The German-born Bosnian international was close to signing a permanent deal on deadline day but the move fell through due to what Teesside Live understands was an issue to do with agent fees.

Speaking to the Liverpool Echo about that failed attempt, Everton boss Marco Silva said: “With Besic something happened between the club and the agent, I don’t know what happened.

“Everything was agreed between the clubs. We will see what happens in the future.”

Pulis remained keen and now has his man.

Speaking in his press conference this morning, the manager explained why he was keen to add to his midfield

He said: “The running stats of our midfield have been extraordinary, and they can’t keep going if we’re playing three games a week. We need competition in the engine room."

(Image: Teesside Live)

Boro’s attempts to land another Everton player, Yannick Bolasie, look doomed to failure with Aston Villa on the verge of confirming his season-long loan.

Capturing Besic is a big boost for Pulis, though.

Besic signed for Boro loan loan in January and settled in well, winning over the club’s supporters with assured displays in the engine room.

The midfielder could potentially play against West Brom on Friday night.