Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has said that his "destiny" remains at Goodison Park, despite the departure of manager David Moyes.
The Scot took the challenge of succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, leading to rumours that he could return to his former club for the Belgian international.
A £24m release clause has done much to intensify speculation regarding the 25-year-old's future on Merseyside, with the club bracing themselves for bids this summer.
However, Fellaini, who scored 11 Premier League goals this season, has not ruled out staying with the Toffees, insisting that the infrastructure put in place by Moyes can bring success.
"My destiny is with Everton, it's as simple as that," The Mirror quotes Fellaini as saying. "After that, you never know what can happen, but we still speak of one of the greatest English clubs.
"The framework and the basics are there. It is in this sense that I mean the departure of the coach does not change anything for me. Despite everything he has done for the club, we always have enough quality to continue to shine.
"Honestly, the departure of the coach does not change. He received a good challenge and I understand that he has accepted, but he never told me about his project to take me with him to United. It is only in the press that I read it."
Fellaini joined Everton from Standard Liege in 2008.
Michael Penkman
