James McCarthy is ready to leave Everton.

The Daily Star Sunday says Everton chairman Bill ­Kenwright has been told that midfielder McCarthy wants to leave the club.

The Ireland international, 24, has not spoken to anyone at the club but other sources have let the Goodison supremo know that McCarthy is eager to leave.

It is understood the former Hamilton player feels Everton have failed to keep promises made over minor upgrades to the contract that he signed in 2013.

News of his desire to leave has alerted both Arsenal and Tottenham.