With so many high-priced players already on the 49ers’ roster, teams around the NFL regularly inquire about someone else who soon will be due for a big contract.

But 49ers general manager John Lynch said Monday at the NFL Annual Meeting he likes wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk right where he is, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bayarea reports.

The 49ers intend to pick up Aiyuk's fifth-year option for the 2024 NFL season at a projected cost of more than $14 million, Lynch said. The 49ers could work toward a new long-term contract for Aiyuk this offseason.

Lynch revealed that multiple teams have approached the 49ers to gauge their willingness to enter into trade talks for Aiyuk.

“He’s a really good player,” Lynch said. “It’s interesting when you’re at these league functions — ownership meetings, combine — a lot of people ask about him. They really appreciate his game.”

Aiyuk, the No. 25 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, is coming off his best season. He led the 49ers with 78 receptions for 1,015 yards and eight touchdowns.

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