The Italian international had been linked with a move to Goodison Park throughout the summer, with United knocking back a number of offers for the player.
There had been speculation that the Merseysiders would make a definitive beat-the-deadline move before the 11pm cut-off point on Friday.
“(However), I’ve always believed that you’manage what you can manage’ and manage the realities.” They are the facts.
“On the other hand, remember that if you know the transfer window, it makes headlines and all that… When everyone is fit and you look at our group, you go, ‘okay, there’s still some very, very excellent players here,’ and there are a number of them.
“So that is something that is sometimes overlooked.” I believe in what is present and the players that are present. So far this season, I believe we have delivered significantly more than we have received.”
