Samuel Eto'o will only leave Everton if it is the best for the club - Martinez

Roberto Martinez insists he will do “what is best for the club” when it comes to making a decision on Samuel Eto’o’s future.

The Cameroon striker has been the subject of interest from a number of teams, notably Sampdoria. He has made 12 starts for Everton in all competitions so far and if he makes another three, he will automatically trigger a clause in contract that secures another year at Goodison Park.

Eto’o made a bright start for Everton after joining them as a free agent in August but his impact has dwindled in recent weeks, raising the prospect that he will leave before the end of the transfer window. Martinez, however, is in no hurry to make a firm conclusion.

‘We have had a couple of enquiries, but nothing concrete,’ said Martinez. ‘With Samuel, We are going to take a couple of weeks to decide what the next step will be. I don’t rule anything out at the moment.

‘It may be that Samuel stays with us. We are going to decide what is best for the club and for Sam.’