Remco Evenepoel has given a straight-faced but veiled indication that he will stay at the Soudal Quick-Step team in 2025 despite reports of interest from Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and an apparent deadline for any major transfer deal.

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team manager Ralph Denk also described the reports as ‘gossip’ without denying that talks, possible deals and deadlines have been discussed.