No new bid for Paris Saint-Germain transfer target Idrissa Gueye, says Everton boss Marco Silva

Everton boss Marco Silva is hopeful of keeping Idrissa Gueye despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Gueye has handed in a written transfer request after the Toffees turned down a £21.5million bid from the French club.

The midfielder, 29, missed Everton’s 1-0 win over Huddersfield with a groin injury on Tuesday.

And Silva has not been told of any new bid for his star man.

“He had a minor problem with his groin,” Silva said after Richarlison’s early goal lifted Everton up to eighth in the table.

“We tried to be honest with all of you and with our fans. After the match I tried to find out if something new has happened because I expected your question and there’s nothing new.

“He has a minor problem with his groin. No new offers and hopefully he can continue with us.

“I don’t know about a new offer or not. Nobody has told me. We were in the hotel last night preparing for the game, fully focused on the match.

“I know the market is open until January 31, it’s always tough for us, but about the new offer, £30million, nothing came true.

“I asked 10 minutes ago if there was something new, but there is not.”

Gueye has made 95 appearances for Everton since joining from Aston Villa in 2016.