Man City boss Manuel Pelligrini has indicated midfielder Gareth Barry is surplus to requirements – freeing him up for a possible switch to Everton FC.
Rumours are circulating that Barry could be bound for Goodison Park on a season-long loan spell.
And the Daily Star reports Everton are weighing up a move for Wigan’s James McCarthy – but apparently any deal could hinge on the future of Marouane Fellaini.
Meanwhile, in the ECHO today, see all our coverage of United’s rejected bid for Baines and Fellaini:
Exclusive: Blues angrily reject joint £28m Man Utd bid for Fellaini and Baine s
Blues blast ‘derisory and insulting’ Baines and Fellaini United bid
Greg O’Keeffe: Remember, David, Everton don’t sell cheap…
Video: David Prentice gives his take on United’s bid for Baines and Fellaini
See below for more details and to explore our summer rumour archive:
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