Tottenham have not shelved their interest in Everton midfielder James McCarthy.
The Daily Mail says Arsenal were primed with a bid before January but realised it would take at least £25million and Tottenham have considered offering Aaron Lennon and Younes Kaboul plus money but it still may fall short.
Everton have scouted other midfielders such as Marcelo Brozovic of Dinamo Zagreb but they still want McCarthy to stay.
The 24-year-old was waiting to discuss a proposed revision of his contract but will see how the season finishes before pushing for talks.
