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Tim Cahill is desperate for an Everton return – just a few months after packing his boots and heading across the pond.

The Aussie midfielder left Goodison Park after nine successful years in the summer to start a new career with MLS team New York Red Bulls.

And the 32-year-old is enjoying his new ­challenge, but admits he still has a soft spot for the Blues and would love to return on loan at the end of the American season.

Everton have twice taken US star Landon Donovan in January on temporary spells from David Beckham’s club LA Galaxy.

And Cahill wants to do the same at the turn of the year.

He said: “With my move, the main thing is that I get to enjoy the MLS, but I also get the chance of going back to the Premier League and playing in the best league in the world.

“I am eager to come back and, hopefully, something can be done with Everton.

“It would be nice, but it is not down to me.

“I have to respect that sometimes the ship has sailed, but I know I have a lot more to offer.”

Toffees boss David Moyes has cut short exciting teenage star Ross Barkley’s loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday.

With skipper Phil Neville ruled out for two months with a knee injury and Marouane Fellaini suspended this weekend, the Scotsman is desperately short on numbers.

Barkley scored four goals in 13 games for the Owls, and Moyes said: “Ross has done great. He is just 18, and those Championship games will bode well for us and for him.

“It’s like when we put Leon Osman out on loan at Derby – we’re getting Ross ready for Premier League action.”