Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has been included in a 25-man squad for the club's two-week tour of Australia and China that will see the 2017 FA Cup holders play four matches.
Speculation had been rising Everton were interested in signing the forward - who has hit 98 league and cup goals for the Gunners - as a direct replacement for Romelu Lukaku who signed for Manchester United in a fee worth £75 million.
However, the trip to the southern hemisphere puts on hold any talks with Giroud from possible suitors - at least until he returns.
The squad departed for Sydney on Sunday night and are set to arrive in New South Wales on Tuesday.