But he is prepared to make an exception for the 20-year-old Belgian international and wait until after the World Cup to see whether Lukaku can become a permanent addition next season.
The young striker has enjoyed an excellent campaign on-loan from Chelsea at Goodison, scoring 15 goals – 14 in the Premier League.
But having spent £18m on acquiring him from Anderlecht as a teenager in 2011, Chelsea would want to recoup at least £20m should they decide to let him leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Lukaku is one of three loan stars who have sparkled at Everton last season – alongside Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry – a free agent this summer - and Barcelona forward Gerard Deulofeu.
Martinez explained that he would continue to bolster his squad with players on loan.
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