EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle looking to beat Celtic to major January target Date published: Friday 30th April 2021 1:01 - Graeme Bailey Newcastle United are back on the trail of Irish midfielder James McCarthy and could land him for nothing this summer, TEAMtalk can reveal. McCarthy, and a number of players who are out-of-contract, that decisions on their futures will not be made until they have their manager situation confirmed. Roy Hodgson is also out of contract at the end of the season and it appears he won’t be in charge next season. McCarthy, 30, is open to staying at Palace but he also has other options available to him.