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Report: Everton issue hands off warning over Idrissa Gueye

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Everton are not willing to sell Idrissa Gueye at any cost, and want to offer the midfielder a new contract.

Everton's Idrissa Gueye celebrates scoring their first goal

According to Bleacher Report, Everton are taking a hard-line stance over Idrissa Gueye – and refusing to sell the midfielder at any price.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have all reportedly held tentative interest in Gueye.

However, Everton have issued a hands-off-warning on the Senegalese international.

Sunderland's Adnan Januzaj in action with Everton's Idrissa Gueye

Indeed, Ronald Koeman’s side want to offer Gueye a new contract to ensure that his long-term future is tied down.

Everton have struggled to keep hold of their best players in recent years, but their stance over Gueye suggests a chance in policy.

Everton's Idrissa Gueye in action with Middlesbrough's Adam Forshaw

Everton are now seemingly prepared to turn down big money to keep hold of players, who will be key to their future plans.

Gueye has enjoyed a brilliant first season at Goodison Park, and become a very popular figure on Merseyside.

Gueye is likely to have a big role to play in the Toffees’ starting line-up next term.

Everton's Idrissa Gueye in action with Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez