Everton to include James McCarthy in deal for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha?

Everton have reportedly indicated that they are willing to include James McCarthy in any deal for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.

Despite the Ivory Coast international favouring a switch to Arsenal, Everton have emerged as strong competition, seemingly as a result of a desire to meet Palace's £80m valuation.

A previous report had suggested that the Toffees are happy to pay £60m, while also adding Cenk Tosun into the proposal in part-exchange.

However, the Daily Mail now claims that Palace will also be offered the opportunity to sign McCarthy, a player whom they have wanted to sign in the past.

Despite having overcome a broken leg, McCarthy is deemed surplus to requirements at Goodison Park and is willing to move in a bid to kick-start his career.