James Garner: Midfielder signs for Everton from Man Utd for £15m | News about Transfer Center
Everton have signed midfielder James Garner from Manchester United in a deal worth £15m.
The 21-year-old has spent a season and a half on loan at Nottingham Forest, having signed a four-year deal with Goodison Park, which runs until the summer of 2026.
Garner told evertontv: “I’ve signed for Everton. It’s been a big step in my career and I want to help the team get better while improving as a player. I think Everton are the way to go. perfect place to do it.I can’t wait to get started.
“Manager [Frank Lampard] had a real plan for the club and for me. Working with him every day is important to me. He and his staff can take me and the team to the next level. That’s what I’m hoping for.
“I know how passionate Evertonians are. I myself am passionate and the type of player that attracts crowds. I know what the fans are like so I thought I would be a great fit.
“I’m a box-to-box midfielder who can play in a variety of roles, can assist in defense and attack. I like to assist with goals and assists but can also do other things. hard work, this is equally important.
“I feel like I can bring real energy to the team – that’s what Everton definitely ask for and I can add to that in abundance. I also have good quality so hopefully that I can. could be a big part of us having a good season.”
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Garner joined the Man Utd academy at Under-8 level before progressing through the ranks. He made his first team debut in February 2019 at the age of 17, coming on as a substitute against Crystal Palace.
He was loaned to Watford in September 2020, but was recalled in January 2021 after falling out of favor with new manager Xisco Munoz. He spent the second half of the 2020/21 season on loan at Forest.
Garner joined Forest on a season-long loan for the 2021/22 season, helping the club return to the Premier League after winning the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.
The midfielder has also represented England at youth level, making his Under-21 debut in September 2021.
Everton give up pursuit of Pedro
Elsewhere, Everton gave up in an attempt to recruit Watford striker Joao Pedro.
Everton’s final offer was a loan with the option to buy Pedro for just over £20 million.
Watford don’t want to sell him, but won’t entertain the loan option – unless it includes an obligation to buy, for £30m.
Everton are still trying to bring in a new striker for the club, and they are now looking elsewhere.
