James Garner’s Transfer Update from Manchester United

Before his name came up in transfer talks again, James Garner had been steadily progressing in his career.

Garner, who joined Manchester United’s academy at eight in 2009, climbed through the youth ranks and made his senior debut at 17 against Crystal Palace in February 2019.

Despite showing promise during loan spells, he had limited chances at Old Trafford, leading to a permanent move to Everton on transfer deadline day, 1 September 2022.

At Everton, Garner has become a reliable midfielder, playing in various positions and contributing through hard work, set-piece skills, and tactical awareness rather than standout statistics.

His consistent performances earned him regular appearances, and by late 2025, he had made over 100 competitive matches for Everton, highlighting his key role during challenging times for the club.

Although he hasn’t won major trophies at the senior level, his growth in the Premier League has made him one of Everton’s most trusted players since his arrival.

Recently, it was reported that Manchester United and Ruben Amorim were considering bringing Garner back to Old Trafford as part of midfield changes.

However, according to Football Insider, Manchester United currently has no plans to re-sign James Garner, despite questions about his future at Everton.

Garner is entering the last six months of his contract at Everton, which has led to increased speculation about his status.

Clubs like Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest had looked into his availability previously.

Nonetheless, United appears to be focused on different options as Ruben Amorim strategizes for long-term midfield adjustments.

While they plan to enhance their central positions in future windows, sources suggest they are looking at other player profiles rather than former academy graduates.