Everton boss David Moyes has issued a “hands off” warning for clubs who want to lure Andrew Johnson out of Goodison Park.

The future of England international, Andy Johnson, is hanging in the balance as the latest reports suggest that Everton manager does not want to sell him at ANY price. He has four years left on his contract at the Merseyside, although his last season at the club was plagued by injuries.

Some of the English clubs who liked to have the services of the 27-year old include Wigan Athletic and Middlesbrough. Wigan boss Steve Bruce had managed him at Birmingham. Sunderland boss Roy Keane was also regarded as a keen admirer of the striker.

Although a lot of speculation still remain on the future of Johnson, David Moyes is not at all happy with the rumours. He openly declared in the club’s official website that he does not want Johnson to go and the club will not sell him.

A few weeks ago, Moyes mentioned that he is looking forward to rebuild the squad and ’some of the top players’ would be sold to finance the amount. This statement had invited interest from the clubs in England, wanting to sign Andy Johnson.

“Andy Johnson is not for sale - it is that simple,” Moyes told the club’s official website

Everton will have to look for other ways to find some cash in order to build the squad for the next season. Although they have got some money from UEFA for qualifying for the last 16 in Uefa Cup, the sum is peanuts (400k) in terms of buying quality players.