Martinez urges player protection

The Spaniard, who saw his side register a 2-1 extra-time victory over Stevenage in the League Cup on Wednesday, has grown increasingly frustrated with speculation surrounding the futures of key duo Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini.

Everton are reported to have turned down a £28million bid for the pair from Manchester United, with the club confirming that an offer for two unnamed players had been rejected as "derisory and insulting".

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