[RUMOUR] James McCarthy

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  1. oxhey67

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    I'm sure there's a thread about McCarthy already but I can't find it so here's another one.

    Reported in The S*n and forwarded by the Hertfordshire Mercury.

    http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/transfer-talk-watford-newcastle-join-crystal-palace-west-ham-in-race-for-everton-midfielder/story-30345638-detail/story.html

    Watford and Newcastle are both interested in Everton midfielder James McCarthy, with West Ham and Crystal Palace also previously linked.
    The Irish midfielder would apparently be available for £20m, which seems a lot and would make him the Hornets' record signing.

    He has had a frustrating first season under Ronald Koeman, missing plenty of games through injury and making just seven starts in the Premier League.
    That has not stopped Watford and Newcastle keeping tabs on him, according to The Sun, while the Daily Mail have previously reported the two London clubs' interest.

    McCarthy is just 26-years-old and would be a shrewd bit of business if the Hornets can convince Everton to lower the reported price tag.
    He's been capped 41 times by his country and will be looking for regular football, especially if the Republic of Ireland qualify for next summer's World Cup in Russia.
     
    oxhey67, May 22, 2017
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    I'd rather spend £20m on a forward, or swap Capoue and cash for him.
     
    hornetgags, May 22, 2017
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    I give this rumour... 3/10. When have we ever signed anyone after being reported as "joining the race" with a load of other Premier League clubs? We don't get involved in bidding wars, and £20 million seems a ridiculous amount for McCarthy.
     
    Steve Leo Beleck, May 22, 2017
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    Regularly injured though meets our standard criteria for signing players.
     
    Oscar calling, May 22, 2017
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    £20m? No thanks.
     
    Mighty Mo, May 22, 2017
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    Tidy player about our level as well.
     
    domthehornet, May 22, 2017
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    £20m is two thirds a Jordan Pickford and rather he was our marquee signing instead.
     
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    Only if we sign Aaron Lennon too.
     
    I Blame Pozzo, May 22, 2017
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    McCarthy & Cleverly in the middle... yawn.
     
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    No chance at 20m.
     
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    £20m? No
     
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    Having blown that sort of money by coming 17th instead of mid table I imagine the new budget means we are once again in the bargain / back catalogue section
     
    La_tempesta_cielo_68, May 22, 2017
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    The transfer for this player would be similar to Cleverley at around £8m, or else he wont be coming to Watford, that's for sure.
     
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    Even in these inflated times I honestly can't see anyone paying anywhere near that much. Maybe Everton don't want to sell him so slapped a silly price tag on him.
     
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