Rafael Benitez is adamant that Everton will not sell Richarlison this summer.
Richarlison has been heavily touted to become Kylian Mbappe’s replacement at Paris Saint-Germain before the current transfer window closes on August 31.
Mbappe’s proposed €170 million to Real Madrid is expected to see the Ligue 1 giants step up their interest in the Blues’ highly-rated Brazil international.
However Benitez issued a firm warning to PSG and any other potential suitors that the Goodison Park hierarchy will not entertain any offers for Richarlison.
He said: “We are not considering selling him.
“He is our player, we are really pleased with him and we are happy.
“Hopefully he can score a lot of goals for us this year.”
Benitez, however, continues to leave open the possibility of other outgoings before next Tuesday’s deadline amid uncertainty over several players’ futures.
James Rodriguez could be set to rejoin old club Porto on loan as Everton mull over a part-exchange deal for winger and his international teammate Luis Diaz.
Also likely to be heading for the Goodison exit is Moise Kean, whose former employers Juventus are said to be keen on him as Cristiano Ronaldo’s successor.
“These players are our players,” added Benitez.
“Still we have some days to keep working on one way or another way. We will see.
“Maybe if you ask me the question in three days you will have the solution, today it’s just speculation so I cannot say too much.”