Overview
- Mail-sourced reports relayed by the Mirror and Manchester Evening News say United are weighing a cut-price move as Garner’s Everton deal enters its final six months.
- Everton are in negotiations over fresh terms and hold an option to extend his contract by 12 months, which could affect any January valuation.
- Everton manager David Moyes is quoted saying he would not let Garner leave and that the club intends to keep him, noting the option to extend.
- United’s interest is framed by a midfield shortage under Ruben Amorim, with injuries to Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes prompting minutes for academy teenager Jack Fletcher and a midfield stint for defender Lisandro Martinez.
- Garner left United in 2022 for a move worth up to £15m and has since made more than 100 appearances for Everton, with alternative targets reported to include Conor Gallagher, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Tyler Adams, Joao Gomes, Ruben Neves and Elliot Anderson.