Manchester City boss Mark Hughes wants Nedum Onuoha to stay put.
The England Under-21 star has been strongly linked with Everton, mainly because City apparently offered Onouha plus cash for Joleon Lescott.
But City chief Hughes told the Manchester Evening News: "Nedum is one of our finest young players.
"He was outstanding for us last season, and I am not looking to move one of our prize assets away from City."