Everton manager Roberto Martinez has dismissed speculation linking James McCarthy with a move away from the club.
Arsenal and Manchester United are both thought to be keen on the Republic of Ireland midfielder, who joined the Toffees for £13m from Wigan Athletic in 2013.
However, Martinez insists that the club has no intention of selling the 24-year-old.
"We rate him very, very highly, otherwise you will never have seen the sort of investment we put in him 16 months ago," the Spaniard is quoted as saying by Goal.com.
"I'm delighted with his form. He can grow and get better. He's got a long-term contract. I see the interest and the potential interest, and it's a compliment. But James is a player we look forward to see in the Everton top for a long time."
McCarthy is expected to miss Wednesday's clash at home to Hull City with a hamstring injury.
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Jack Prescott
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