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Martinez talks up Deulofeu future but coy over leaving Everton for Barca

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is staying quiet on talk linking him with Barcelona and tipped Gerard Deulofeu to become world class. "The job of a coach is to always do what is best for his team and I have not given a moment's thought to what I would do," Martinez told Onda Cero on being asked the Barcelona rumours.

Meanwhile, Martinez believes on-loan Everton forward Deulofeu has the potential to become one of the best players in the world.

"Everyone that has seen him knows that he has such natural talent and has the ability to undo teams," added Martinez.

"I am convinced that he will become a world-class player."

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