Everton boss Roberto Martinez says all thoughts of a permanent deal for Aaron Lennon are on hold until the end of the season.

The winger has impressed since arriving from Tottenham on loan, and that has kicked off the inevitable reports that Martinez will look to do a permanent deal in the summer.

However, Martinez says for now the only priority for both parties is seeing the season out and the transfer talks will begin after the final game of the season.

“Aaron is enjoying his football and his contribution to the team has been significant,” said the manager.

“He has got four games left and all I want is for him to enjoy every single second of it and make sure he enjoys the experience as much as we have benefited from his talent.

“Then, at the end of the season, will be the moment to sit down. A loan is a loan and it means that we are looking for a successful outcome out of that.

“Then, when the loan finishes, you have got a three-way conversation to see where that will take us.

“But the focus now is to see ‘Azza’ enjoying his football in the next four games.”

There had been suggestions a swap deal could be on the cards with Kevin Mirallas heading to Tottenham, but the 27-year-old remains firmly in the plans of Martinez.

“Kevin is a special player for us,” Martinez added.

“He brings a goalscoring threat that is so important in football. It’s good to see that Kevin is well over his injury now and can challenge for a place in the team.”