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Tottenham Hotspur want to launch a bid for Everton midfielder James McCarthy and could use Aaron Lennon and Younes Kaboul as bait to try and land the Blues ace.

MailOnline say that McCarthy is frustrated that Goodison chiefs are yet to approach him about discussions over a new improved contract to reward his impressive form over the past two seasons.

Spurs are long-time admirers of the Republic of Ireland international and tried to sign him in the summer of 2013 when he moved from Wigan Athletic.

The concern is that McCarthy has three years remaining on his contract and Everton will refuse to sell. Tottenham are willing to make a substantial offer but do not wish to become embroiled in a saga.

McCarthy would be willing to talk to them if the clubs agreed a fee while players such as Aaron Lennon and Younes Kaboul could be offered in the deal.

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Meanwhile, the reasons why Lukas Podolksi’s rumoured move to Everton never materialised appear to have become clear after it was reported that he has agreed a bumper 4.5million Euros per year deal with Galatasaray.

Roberto Martinez is an admirer of the German World Cup winner and was linked with the 30-year-old when it became clear Arsenal were willing to let him go for a knockdown 2.5million Euros fee after a disappointing loan spell in the second half of last season at Inter.

However, Eurosport TR say that Podolski will be given a lucrative package with the Istanbul club that gives him parity with Wesley Sneijder and increases his wages from the 3.25million Euros per season he was on at the Emirates Stadium.

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