Newcastle United and Celtic are currently rated as 4/1 joint favourites to land Everton midfielder James McCarthy in January.
Newcastle United and Celtic are joint favourites with Sky Bet to sign Everton midfielder James McCarthy in the January transfer window.
McCarthy has struggled to break into Everton’s first-team since Ronald Koeman has taken charge at Goodison Park.
The Republic of Ireland international has missed part of the season with injury, and he has only played three matches so far.
McCarthy could find it difficult to break into Everton’s team when he does return to full fitness, though, as Gareth Barry and Idrissa Gueye have formed a brilliant partnership in midfield.
The duo have been in wonderful form throughout Everton’s impressive start to the campaign.
Celtic were linked with McCarthy in January, but Newcastle’s shortening odds is an interesting development.
The Magpies are currently rated as 4/1 shots to land the central midfielder, with Rafael Benitez potentially having money to invest in his squad during the January transfer window.
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