The Republic of Ireland international is yet to be
offered a new contract at Goodison Park, while
Tom Cleverley has now joined the Toffees from
Manchester United
EXCLUSIVE By Graeme Bailey Follow on
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James McCarthy has told Everton he is looking to
leave the club this summer, Goal has learned.
The midfielder started 27 games in the Premier
League last season after impressing in his debut
campaign at Goodison Park having joined the club
on transfer deadline day in September 2013.
But McCarthy has seen a number of his team-
mates - and even manager Roberto Martinez -
handed new contracts without receiving an offer of
his own.
McCarthy has also seen Tom Cleverley become
one of the highest paid players at the club after his
transfer from Manchester United, offering the
Republic of Ireland international direct competition
for his place.
McCarthy, meanwhile, remains one of the lowest
paid players in Everton's first-team.
A source confirmed to Goal : "This is not about
money, in no way shape or form.
"It is about respect, and there is little doubting that
James and his representatives feel that that
Everton have shown him very little in the past 12
months. It is now a matter of principle."
McCarthy has long been admired by a host of
clubs, with Tottenham and Manchester City
keeping close tabs on the midfielder.
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