According to the Daily Mail, West Ham United are among a host of clubs keeping tabs on Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy ahead of a potential summer move - with the Irishman out of contract at the end of this season.

McCarthy is still to discuss a new deal at Selhurst Park, leading to many sides including West Ham taking an interest in snapping up the 30-year-old as they keep close eye on developments across London.

Starting just five Premier League games this season (WhoScored), it's difficult to see what he could add for the Irons given their needs don't really lie in central midfield, but up front.

Erupting at GSB's alleged transfer plan, as relayed by West Ham News, many Irons flocked to have their say on what they believe to be an awful potential move - find all of their verdicts from social media down below, where one supporter said the move would be "shocking".

West Ham fans blast McCarthy interest

"Oh please no"

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"At his best bang average ."

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"No no no"

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"Do me a favour"

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"Yikessssss"

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"G&S love a freebie, it’s the best price going"

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"Shocking if this happens. Surely someone younger and hungrier with potential?"

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"Wow that's like looking at Mercedes cars and then going no I want a fiat punto"

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