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.