Everton boss Ronald Koeman says he doesn't get involved in transfer spending.

Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, the 53-year-old Dutchman claimed he considers himself to be a coach rather than a manager and, once he has made a recommendation, takes a back seat in the player recruitment process.

In the aftermath of Sam Allardyce losing his dream job as England manager after being caught out in an undercover sting where he was secretly filmed pontificating on the issue of third-party ownership of players, Koeman said: "I have always kept well away from transfer negotiations and money.

"As a coach I will point out the player I want and as soon as the money side comes up with the player, I will leave the room.

"I don't think I should be there with agents or players to discuss that.

"Of course the club informs me about the salaries of the players and they also ask me if a player should get a new contract or not. But that is it.

"Football coaches should be doing their work on the training ground and the touch line."