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Villa ready to bid for McCarthy

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Aston Villa are preparing an ambitious move for James McCarthy.

According to a report in The Mirror Steve Bruce is preparing a £15m bid to boost Villa’s promotion hopes in the new year.

McCarthy has been in and out of the Everton side this season and is believed to be unhappy with life under Ronald Koeman.

Spurs have been long term admirers of the Ireland internationalist but are well covered for central midfielders which leaves Villa to complete with West Brom and Crystal Palace as Villa’s main competitors.

Celtic have also been linked with McCarthy but wouldn’t get close to the £15m fee that Everton are looking for.

Bruce has been promised money to spend in January with Villa looking to at least reach the play-off’s to ensure a quick return to the riches of the Premier League.

McCarthy has only started five Premier League matches this season and has also been caught up in the crossfire between Koeman and his international boss Martin O’Neill.



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