LIVERPOOL -- Everton can be relaxed about Kevin Mirallas' long-term future even though there is no new contract imminent for the forward, manager Roberto Martinez says.
Mirallas announced in January that he would delay talks over an extended deal until the end of the season.
The 27-year-old then suggested in February that he would leave Goodison Park if the club failed to qualify for the Champions League.
However, he said this week that he was "very happy" at Everton, and Martinez is in no rush to get a deal sorted.
Asked if a contract for the Belgium international might be completed at the end of the season, Martinez said: "The total honest truth is that we don't know what's going to happen in the future.
"I heard somewhere that he had one year left, and that it was a bit of an unsettled situation. But that's not the case. He has two years left.
"When you see Kevin on the pitch, he's someone who brings a real desire to score goals. He brings a goalscoring threat that is quite special.
"All I want is for Kevin to enjoy his football and to carry on performing well. I don't think there's ever been an issue.
"Sometimes there's been so much said on the outside. But Kevin's been working really hard. He had a bit of an injury not long ago, and that probably affected the very good level of performances that he's had."
Mirallas is set to figure in Sunday's Premier League match against Manchester United, having scored the winner against Burnley last Saturday.
In midfield, James McCarthy is over an ankle problem and should be available, along with Leon Osman, who has recovered from groin trouble. But Steven Pienaar is doubtful with muscle fatigue.
Sunday's game will be Everton's first since the death of their life president, and former chairman, Sir Philip Carter.
Martinez is hoping that his side can find a performance that would be a fitting tribute to Carter, who oversaw two league title wins and a European Cup Winners' Cup success during his first spell as chairman, between 1978 and 1991.
The manager said: "It's a unique opportunity to make Sir Philip Carter proud. We're facing one of the best teams in the league. It's always a glamorous occasion.
"Playing at Goodison, it's a great opportunity to be together and have those thoughts of Sir Philip just before what is such a great game to look forward to.
"I will always remember the chats we used to have here at Finch Farm. He always had a great story looking back at his time, with Howard Kendall especially. He was always very clear about transmitting what Everton means and what we are as a football club.
"He was such a unique figure to find in the game. He wanted to win like anyone, but he was always gracious. Everyone will remember that he was part of probably the most glorious period of the club's history."