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CHRISTOPHER VIVELL CONFIRMS STANCE ON 24-YEAR-OLD EVERTON STAR DEAL

Manchester United will NOT re-sign Everton midfielder James Garner, despite his contract expiring. Director Christopher Vivell has decided against a move for the former Red Devils academy graduate.

Christopher Vivell confirms stance on 24-year-old Everton star deal
Manchester United decision made on James Garner - COURTESY/PHOTO

James Garner, a defensive midfielder, has been linked to a return to Manchester United as his contract with Everton comes to an end. However, the Red Devils do not intend to re-sign him, according to Dean Jones via TEAMtalk.

Even though the academy graduate's contract expires at the end of the current campaign, Manchester United's head of recruiting, Christopher Vivell, has made the decision not to bring the 24-year-old back to Old Trafford.

At Manchester United, James Garner rose through the ranks. They ultimately gained money off the Englishman in the summer of 2022, despite the fact that he was promoted to the first team and even made seven senior appearances. Since the move would ensure consistent playing time, the English midfielder was also eager to make the move.

James Garner has played in 97 games over the years and has even helped score eight goals. The 24-year-old can play any position in the middle of the park and can even fill in as a left-back when necessary, but he likes to play defensive midfield.


There are rumours that James Garner will return to Old Trafford.


The 24-year-old is still a vital member of their first squad, but his contract is about to expire, thus his future is uncertain. According to reports, Manchester United is monitoring its academy graduate.

James Garner is viewed as an intriguing possibility by the Premier League's top teams, who are seeking more depth and skill in the middle of the park to strengthen their midfield. It is tempting to consider bringing him back on a free transfer. Jones, though, has implied that they have changed their minds.

"Garner is enjoying himself lately, but in terms of actually joining Man Utd, I do not think that moment is approaching," the transfer insider said when discussing Garner's future. I would not think the club is taking it too seriously based on the way it is developing and changing.

They are aware of his predicament, of course, and I understand why there may be conjecture. You might even argue that he would be really beneficial to them right now, in my opinion.

They clearly value him and have always recognised his ability. However, Everton wants him to stay, other teams are keeping an eye on him, and I do not think there will be much attention given to Man Utd's transfer trajectory in 2026.

The Red Devils are not considering James Garner as a midfield addition, despite the fact that they respect him and are aware of his circumstances. The group led by Ruben Amorim has alternative ideas for the future.

Everton, meanwhile, is eager to keep him on board and will speak with his team about a new, long-term contract. Even though numerous elite teams are vying for his signing, the Toffees are sure he will sign a contract.

BRUNO SALTOR OFFICIALLY JOINS TOTTENHAM AS ASSISTANT COACH FOR THE NORTH LONDON DERBY

Tottenham appoints Bruno Saltor! Discover the new coaching team under Igor Tudor and the departures following Thomas Frank's exit.

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Tottenham Confirm Bruno Saltor as Assistant Coach Under Igor Tudor

Tottenham Hotspur just shook up their coaching staff, bringing in Bruno Saltor, a guy who’s worked with Chelsea and West Ham in the past.

Saltor’s stepping in alongside interim boss Igor Tudor until the season wraps up. Spurs let go of Thomas Frank earlier this month, and, like Manchester United, they’ve decided to go with a temporary setup for now and figure out the bigger picture in the summer.

Tudor, who’s managed clubs like Marseille, Lazio, and Juventus, is set to take charge for the first time this weekend in the North London derby against Arsenal. Saltor will be in the dugout for his first Spurs match, too.

If you’ve followed Saltor’s career, you might know he’s often worked with Graham Potter. That’s how he ended up at both Chelsea and West Ham. When Potter left Chelsea in 2023, Saltor took over as interim head coach. His one match in charge ended in a 0-0 draw with Liverpool. Frank Lampard replaced him soon after, and Saltor stayed on as part of the coaching staff until Mauricio Pochettino arrived, at which point he moved on. He later reunited with Potter at West Ham but left when Potter did in September.

Tottenham’s official statement confirmed the news: “Following the arrival of Igor Tudor as Head Coach until the end of the season, we can now confirm the appointment of three additional coaches to our Men’s First Team coaching staff. We welcome Bruno Saltor as Igor's assistant coach." Born in El Masnou, Spain, Saltor started his playing career in his home country before joining Brighton in 2012. He made 235 appearances there over seven years, then moved into coaching with the Seagulls after retiring in 2019. Since then, he’s picked up experience at Chelsea and West Ham.

Along with Saltor’s appointment, Spurs also announced some departures. Justin Cochrane, John Heitinga, and Chris Haslam are all leaving the coaching staff after Frank’s exit. The club thanked them for their efforts and wished them well.

GLASNER OUT? CRYSTAL PALACE CONSIDERING IMMEDIATE EXIT FOR BOSS AFTER DISMAL EUROPEAN DRAW

Oliver Glasner’s exit is imminent! Discover why Robbie Keane has emerged as the favorite to lead Crystal Palace out of crisis.

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Odds crash on Robbie Keane becoming the next Crystal Palace manager.

Oliver Glasner was supposed to stick around at Crystal Palace until the end of the season. That was the plan, anyway. But after another rough run of results, his exit could come a lot sooner.

Thursday night in Bosnia should’ve been nothing special, just a routine first leg against a team Palace should handle easily, with the real test back at Selhurst Park next week. Instead, a 1-1 draw against Zrinjski Mostar turned into another mess in a season that’s gotten uglier by the week for Glasner and Palace.

The travelling fans didn’t hide how they felt.

Palace have only managed one win in their last 15 games. That’s not a blip; it’s a full-on collapse, and it looks like Glasner’s time might be up even faster than everyone thought.

People at the top of the club have started openly asking if letting Glasner finish out his contract is actually hurting more than helping. He said back in January that he’d leave when his deal was up in the summer, but with results falling off a cliff and morale at rock bottom, those discussions have picked up speed.

Word is, Palace have already started looking for Glasner’s replacement, planning for a summer hire. But now, it looks like they might bring in his successor right away.

One name has shot straight to the top of the list: Robbie Keane.

TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook says Palace are considering Keane as a short-term fix if Glasner goes before the season ends. Keane’s reputation has soared lately. He won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv, then took the Hungarian league title in his first season at Ferencváros.

His win rate at Maccabi was over 73 per cent. He’s also done time as an assistant coach at Leeds and Middlesbrough. People who’ve played for him, like Ireland’s Callum O’Dowda, rave about him. O’Dowda said, “As soon as he opens his mouth, you want to listen. It’s phenomenal, really. On the coaching side,e he has been good.”

For now, Keane is still in charge at Ferencvaros, who are still in the Europa League, so prying him away won’t be simple.

Palace sit 13th in the Premier League, eight points clear of the relegation zone, but that gap feels less safe with every week they fail to win.

Tottenham even considered Keane as an interim manager before they went with Igor Tudor.

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