These 2 Everton stars must leave in January for their own good

James McCarthy

Morgan Schneiderlin’s arrival at Everton means that Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy could be on his way out of Goodison Park this month.

The 26-year-old has struggled for game time this season under Koeman, making just six Premier League starts and one League Cup appearance.

And, with Gareth Barry still pulling the strings in the middle, Idrissa Gueye set to return from the African Cup of Nations at the end of the month, and young starlet Tom Davies having announced himself on the scene, it’s not looking good for McCarthy’s long-term Everton prospects.

Sunderland have been heavily linked with the Irishman, with Lamina Kone set to go the other way, but North East rivals Newcastle and Scottish giants Celtic have also been reportedly keeping tabs on the midfielder’s situation at Goodison Park.

Clearly, McCarthy wouldn’t be short of suitors should he decide to leave Everton this month.