Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has refused to be drawn into discussion on Raheem Sterling's future amid rumoured interest from Liverpool and Barcelona.
The England international has been linked with a move away from the Etihad in recent times as he's entered the final two years of his deal.
Both Barcelona and Liverpool are said to be interested in the 26-year-old and he 'prefers' a move to Anfield, according to recent rumours from Spain.
Elsewhere, there's suggestion Sterling is 'refusing' to accept a contract extension at City, but Guardiola insists he 'doesn't know' what will happen.
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"Don't ask me from now on until the transfer window is open because I'm not going to answer them," he told the media in his pre-Everton press conference.
"Mine and Raheem's focus is on the games, I'm not going to answer any questions about what's going to happen in the future because I don't know what's going to happen."
Sterling has seen his game time somewhat reduced this season following the summer arrival of Jack Grealish and emergence of Phil Foden.
He's scored just two goals in all competitions so far this term and is some way off matching the numbers he's reached in previous campaigns.
With City reportedly 'unwilling' to sell to a rival, Barcelona may be the likely destination for Sterling should he leave the Manchester club.
The ex-Liverpool forward has previously refused to rule out a sensational return to Anfield, as he said last year: "Would I ever go back to Liverpool? To be honest with you I love Liverpool.
"Don’t get it twisted, they are always in my heart. It’s a team that has done a lot for me growing up so…"
