Everton wonder-kid, Gueye has revealed that took up Louis Saha as an inspiration to develop himself as a player. Gueye, Everton's 20-year-old new arrival has been training alongside his childhood hero since signing for the Toffees at the start of July.

Himself a left-footed forward, ex-Strasbourg man Gueye admitted that Saha was one of the French superstars he admired as an aspiring teenager.

He told evertontv. "I feel ready to be around and train alongside a big player and a big French household name like Louis Saha is; that's really something.

"I've watched him since I was small with the French team, Manchester United and all the clubs he's been at. He's a very positive player and I'm looking forward to learning from him."

Louis Saha thinks the best way to thank the Everton fans for our support this season would be to beat Portsmouth on Sunday.

With the season fizzling out and Everton locked into eighth place in the Premier League, there is nothing but professional pride at stake against Pompey.

"It will be a tough test for us against Portsmouth. They have been relegated but they are a decent side and they are professional so they will try their best to win. We will do the same as it is a good way to say thank you to the fans for their support this season. Louis Saha told the Echo.

He added: "They have been tremendous this season and have helped us through some difficult times. We are going to try to win the game to show our thanks for their support."

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Louis Saha could earn a recall for Everton's trip to Blackburn on Saturday but Johnny Heitinga is a doubt.

Saha was only on the bench for the midweek draw at Tottenham Hotspur but boss David Moyes could be tempted to bring him back into the starting line-up for the trip to Ewood Park at the expense of Yakubu.

Heitinga, meanwhile, was forced off early into the second half against Villa and is still struggling with injury ahead of this weekend's game so Jack Rodwell, Tony Hibbert and Joseph Yobo are on stand-by to replace him.

Everton forward Louis Saha is enjoying a resurgence in form at present, though the deadly striker is not about to be swept off his feet by a recall to the France squad, despite admitting that it gives him pleasure to be back in amongst les Bleus.

Saha's career has been plagued by injury, though he is finally enjoying a consistent run of first team football with the Toffees, and he is regularly a stand-out figure at Goodison Park. He has certainly done enough to catch French national coach Raymond Domenech's eye, earning a shout for next week's international friendly against Spain.

'It sure is nice to be on the list,' he grinned to Paris En Ligne Foot. 'I'm really happy, but later I must play. Then I must prove myself. Finally, I will try to stay.' Capped 18 times, Saha, who is now 31 years old, has confessed that he is now more 'suspicious' and less willing to be carried on a wave of enthusiasm, as shown by his measured discussion.

'Before thinking about the national team, I mostly thought about playing again, because the pitch was missing,' he considered. 'All I want is to make it fun. I'm happy! But I went through so many tests and won't get as carried away as in the past. Being there is still great!'

Saha last turned out for les Bleus in 2006, when they came up against Greece in the Stade de France. He was withdrawn at half-time to be replaced by Nicolas Anelka and is betting on getting a better chance next Wednesday.

Everton striker Louis Saha has admitted he was troubled mentally during his time at Manchester United.

The Frenchman endured an injury-ravaged spell with the Red Devils and said that the mental challenge of trying to constantly get back to full fitness as well as keeping the club and the fans happy took its toll on him.

"Today, when I think about that period, I laugh. But it is true that at that time I was depressed,” he told L’Equipe.

"In the eyes of my United team-mates and fans, I felt there was some worry each time I came back from injury.

"They were scared I would suffer a relapse, so I worried more."

Saha has found some form with the Toffees but insists that the trust and respect he has won from his teammates and the fact he is injury-free is more important than scoring goals.

“Frankly, I don't care about the goals," he added. "What I enjoy is the training with the other players and having the same feelings as my team-mates and I don't ask myself if I will experience a new injury.

"Before, I had the feeling that I was different from the others. It is not the case anymore.

"Still being on the pitch after so many injuries proves I am mentally strong. I am one of the miraculously saved players.

Louis Saha says he does not want to leave Everton despite interest from Turkish side Besiktas.

The 30-year-old France striker has endured another injury-hit campaign and Besiktas revealed this week that they were hoping to tempt the player away from Goodison Park.

However, Saha feels that he owes David Moyes a debt after he brought him to the club from Manchester United last summer and he says has no intention of moving on.

“I haven’t been contacted by anyone,” he told the French media.

“I want to repay Everton and David Moyes for giving me my chance.

“Unless he decides to sell me, I cannot see myself leaving.”

Louis Saha says he does not want to leave Everton despite interest from Turkish side Besiktas.

The 30-year-old France striker has endured another injury-hit campaign and Besiktas revealed this week that they were hoping to tempt the player away from Goodison Park.

However, Saha feels that he owes David Moyes a debt after he brought him to the club from Manchester United last summer and he says has no intention of moving on.

“I haven’t been contacted by anyone,” he told the French media.

“I want to repay Everton and David Moyes for giving me my chance.

“Unless he decides to sell me, I cannot see myself leaving.”

Everton striker Louis Saha has affirmed that he is keen to produce more of the high-quality displays of which he knows he is capable, after another frustrating season spent battling injury.

The Frenchman recently returned from a two-and-a-half month lay-off with a hamstring injury, and, although he flashed signs of his form flickering to life in the eight substitute appearances and three starts he has made since his comeback, he is aware that the supporters are still waiting for him to blossom in a blue shirt.

"I do think that I can give a lot, lot more," the former Manchester United man told the Toffees' official website.

"It's been a season with a bit of frustration, but I've managed to feature in most games so I am happy with it. But as a striker we want more goals and more assists, and that's what I'm looking for."

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