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Everton have been told to forget about keeping hold of on-loan Spanish whizz-kid Gerard Deulofeu.

Goodison boss Roberto Martinez wants to keep the Barcelona star next season.

But Nou Camp team-mate Javier Mascherano reckons the 19-year-old winger is destined for greater things, the Sunday People reports.

“Gerard is a player with a lot of quality,” said former Liverpool star Mascherano.

“I think Barcelona are already thinking about bringing him back to the Nou Camp.

"I don’t know for certain if it will be for next season, but he is an important player for the future of Barcelona.

“Playing at Everton has been good for his development.”