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Manchester United Set Midfield as January Priority, With Anderson Unlikely and Everton Resisting Garner Exit

United enter the window prioritising a central midfielder, with leading targets viewed as difficult to secure this month.

Overview

  • United have drawn up an eight-man shortlist for midfield reinforcements that includes former academy product James Garner, according to multiple reports.
  • Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is described as the preferred option, but reporting indicates a January sale is unlikely.
  • Everton manager David Moyes says the club intend to keep Garner, who also has an option to extend his contract by a further year.
  • Rúben Neves has been considered after reports that Al‑Hilal could listen to offers around £15m as the player seeks a return to Europe.
  • Possible exits such as Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee are being monitored and could influence United’s incoming transfer plans.