Brighton boss Graham Potter insists Yves Bissouma is happy where he is.
Mali midfielder Bissouma has been repeatedly linked with a move away from the south coast but is set to begin the new Premier League season in Albion colours at Burnley on Saturday.
“I've been speaking about Yves Bissouma for quite some time and he's still here," said Potter, ahead of the trip to Turf Moor.
“That's all I can say on it. I can't control the future, I don't know what's going to happen essentially – that's the beauty of life and football.
“Yves is with us, he's happy, he's smiling, he wants to play, he wants to keep improving his career, he's taking steps.
“He's our player and, while he's still here, we'll do our best to help him."