Martinez: No Everton bid for Evans.

The Northern Ireland international has been strongly linked with a move to Goodison Park in recent days but the Spaniard insists there is no truth in the rumours

Roberto Martinez says there is no truth in reports linking Everton with Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.

It was suggested on Thursday that the Toffees were poised to sign the Northern Ireland international for a fee of £8 million, but the coach insists no deal is in place.

"No, it's not true," he told reporters. "I always said that I am not going to be commenting on any of the names that are being shared around but I can tell you there is nothing true about that subject."

Martinez was also keen to quash speculation linking Everton midfielder James McCarthy with a summer exit, though Goal understands that Manchester City have identified the 24-year-old as a potential acquisition after missing out on Fabian Delph, while Tottenham remain interested.

"James McCarthy is a story that we keep hearing and I can only guess where that's coming from but from our point of view he is a phenomenal asset," Martinez added.

"We spent a lot of money on him and we are going to build a team around him. He has a long-term contract with Everton and there is not a single issue. He enjoys his football, is an example to the group and there is no story.

"For every Evertonian's piece of mind, James McCarthy is at Everton, his future is here and there is no story to comment on."