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Report: West Ham and Celtic want James McCarthy

A host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy who will become a free agent at the end of the season.

According to reports from The Daily Mail, four Premier League clubs – Burnley, West Ham, West Brom and Brighton are battling for the Republic of Ireland international.

Scottish giants Celtic are also looking to lure him to Celtic Park.

The vastly experienced midfielder is out of contract in the summer and the Hoops are interested in signing him on a pre-contract.