Celts lure McCarthy

JAMES McCARTHY appears set to realise his boyhood dream and seal a loan deal to Celtic.

The Everton star has just returned to full fitness, following a broken leg, and will be allowed to leave at the end of the season.

Fulham, West Brom, Bournemouth and

Aston Villa have all made enquiries, but the two sides leading the chase are West Ham and Celtic – the club he supported as a boy.