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03rd Jul 2015

Transfer talk: Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy could find themselves elsewhere come August

New destinations for the Irish internationals?

Darragh Murphy

It could be the case of an Antrim departure and a Donegal arrival at Old Trafford this summer.

Manchester United are so determined to secure the signature of Everton right back Seamus Coleman that they are willing to up their approach for the 26-year-old to a cash plus Jonny Evans offer.

Everton have insisted that Coleman is not for sale but the Red Devils look to test their resolve by dangling a Premier League winner in front of them.

Evans has dropped down the pecking order at Old Trafford since Louis van Gaal’s arrival and with talk of the Dutchman’s undying interest in Sergio Ramos, the Northern Ireland international would not be criticised for going elsewhere in search of first team football. (Daily Star)

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Jonny Evans of Manchester United shows his frustration during the Capital One Cup Second Round match between MK Dons and Manchester United at Stadium mk on August 26, 2014 in Milton Keynes, England.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The other big transfer story from comes with the controversial figure known as Mario Balotelli who could be offered a lifeline with a move to his third Premier League club.

The Liverpool Echo report that Newcastle are interested in bringing the misfiring Italian to St James Park on a loan deal which we’re sure Magpies fans will be thrilled to hear.

Balotelli scored just once in his 15 Premier League games for the Reds but new Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is ready to take the gamble with the former Inter, Manchester City and AC Milan striker.

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A Republic of Ireland international could also be on the move with reports in the Daily Mail that Spurs are considering a move for James McCarthy.

The Everton midfielder hasn’t yet been offered a new contract at Goodison Park and is reportedly frustrated by his position which Daniel Levy & Co. look are looking to take advantage of.

Spurs have been fans of the Glasgow-born player for years and the North London club are now confident that McCarthy has matured to the point that he can control the centre of the park at White Hart Lane.

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A massive clearout is expected with Spurs’ fiercest rivals and reports this morning suggest that Arsene Wenger is set to offload six players over the summer.

The Gunners have already brought in Petr Cech and are keen on reducing their wage bill with David Ospina, Mathieu Flamini, Joel Campbell, Lukas Podolski, Yaya Sanogo and Carl Jenkinson the fall guys.

The Sun claim that Arsenal consider the business necessary if they are to have the funds to recruit any more players before the start of the season.

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