It had been reported that the former Wigan boss was ready to make an official approach for a player he had signed from Hamilton Academical in 2009 for £1.2 million. McCarthy has since made 127 appearances for the Latics and is being touted for a Premier League return this summer after a very impressive season last year.
Martinez told Everton’s official website, ‘there has been no bid made. I think it’s quite easy to understand that James is a player I signed at a young age and I’ve got huge admiration for him, so it doesn’t take anyone [much] to create a little bit of a story. But there has been no bid.’
James Moss – JMoss_13
