The 22-year-old forward has moved down the Toffees ‘ pecking order since Ronald Koeman took charge, starting just four league matches so far this season, and Boro boss Aitor Karanka is a fan. The Spaniard has also inquired about his countryman Bojan Krkic at Stoke – like Deulofeu, a product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy – as he looks to move on a few players from his ranks.