Everton manager Marco Silva has confirmed the club have rejected a bid from Paris Saint-Germain for combative midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
Although cruising towards back-to-back Ligue 1 title triumphs, PSG find themselves in a difficult position with their midfield options.
Lassana Diarra is reportedly mulling over retirement, Adrien Rabiot has been ostracised after refusing to sign a new contract and is expected to leave, while Marco Verratti is suffering from an ankle injury.
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It is no secret the club are looking for reinforcements, with Zenit's Leandro Paredes also mooted as a target, but Gueye – for whom PSG are said to have offered £22 million ($29m) – will be staying put if Everton can help it.