Overview
- James Garner told FourFourTwo he has heard nothing about a new deal and that no talks have taken place from his side.
- Local reporting says Everton hold a club option to extend his contract by a year, with the Liverpool Echo adding that talks are progressing, while The Athletic via Football Insider says nothing significant has happened.
- Newcastle United are monitoring the situation, and reports from Ekrem Konur link West Ham and Brighton as observers, with a potential January move framed only as a possibility.
- Manager David Moyes has praised Garner’s performances and versatility and has made clear he wants to keep the 24-year-old.
- Garner has been a regular starter this season across midfield and full-back and has reached 97 appearances for Everton since joining in 2022.