Everton boss Roberto Martinez has denied that Samuel Eto'o is in talks with Italian side Sampdoria.

It has been strongly speculated that the Cameroonian is close to joining the Serie A side on an 18-month deal.

However, Martinez has insisted that there have been no talks between the two clubs.

"I know there has been a lot of speculation, but we haven't been contacted, there have been no conversations about that issue," Martinez told reporters.

"At the moment Samuel is working very well, he is always a very strong influence in the day-to-day work and there is nothing to say really."

Eto'o joined Everton on a free transfer last summer.