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Yacine Brahimi is a man in demand.

Demand, that is, that nobody seems willing at actually act upon.

Until now, that is. Well, according to the rumour mill, in which the Daily Mirror are saying Everton are reportedly confident of sealing a move for the Porto winger.

Brahimi, it says, wanted a move to another Champions League club.

But with Everton having now made some signings, the Algerian is said to be impressed by the ambition of the Blues now they are backed by Iranian billionaire Farhad Moshiri.

France Football reckon the player has a £51million release clause but Everton are now negotiating that price down to a more reasonable amount.

Meanwhile, James McCarthy is proving a bit popular.

Celtic and Sunderland have both previously been linked with the Everton midfielder after his doubts were raised over his long-term Goodison future.

Now it's Newcastle United who are said to be in the frame, and are about to make £20million offer for his services according to the Daily Mail.

The Newcastle Chronicle, though, are saying there's been no bid.

Leicester City and Crystal Palace are also said to be looking at McCarthy, in much the same way I'm looking at the lovely Ferrari on telly in the knowledge I've no hope of buying it.

This all despite the fact Ronald Koeman has said the player is injured, might need an operation and he doesn't want to sell him anyway.

Who to believe, hmm?