DAVID MOYES STOPS IT: JAMES GARNER TRANSFER FUTURE DECIDED AMID VILLA LINKS
Everton boss David Moyes will block a winter exit for James Garner amid interest from Aston Villa & Newcastle. The in-demand midfielder's contract is expiring, but Moyes sees him as a vital part of his plans.
James Garner's contract is nearing its end, sparking interest from clubs like Aston Villa and Newcastle United, who are hoping for a bargain in the winter transfer window.
But Pete O’Rourke from Football Insider reports that David Moyes wants to keep the Manchester United product for the rest of the season. Even with the contract issues, the Everton coach plans to reject any winter offers.
O’Rourke’s thoughts on Garner:
Garner is attracting attention from many clubs because of his contract situation, O'Rourke noted.
Everton will do all they can to keep him.
You could say he’s been Everton’s best player this season, and David Moyes even suggested he deserves an England call-up because of how well he’s been playing.
He’s a flexible player, able to play in midfield but also fill in at right-back and left-back, which shows how valuable he is to Everton.
With his contract nearing its end, Everton will want to start talks about a new one, as David Moyes would hate to lose such a key player.
Teams like Newcastle, Villa, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham are watching him, but Everton will be doing everything possible to get him to sign a new deal.
Garner joined Everton from Manchester United in the summer of 2022. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder has grown as a player during his time with the Toffees, playing in almost 100 games.
Despite his contract nearing its end, the United product is a regular starter under Moyes and could leave for nothing at the end of the season.
Because he’s been playing so well, Everton is doing their best to secure his future with a new contract. But there hasn't been much progress.
With his deal running down, teams like Aston Villa and Newcastle are hoping for a cheap move in January. Both clubs want to add quality and depth to their midfield, and they see Garner as a good fit. The 24-year-old would not only improve their midfield but can also play in different positions.
Moyes won’t allow Garner to leave.
Garner has a lot of potential, and Villa and Newcastle see this as a chance to get a talented player. But it will be tough to sign him in the next transfer window.
Moyes sees him as a key part of his plans and doesn't want to sell him during the season. Even if this is Everton’s last chance to get money from his sale, Moyes is still expected to block any move.
While the club hasn’t made progress on a new contract, they still plan to hold talks soon, hoping to keep other teams away with a new, long-term deal.
DERBY OUTRAGE: PETER BANKES DOUBLES DOWN ON DISALLOWED KOLO MUANI GOAL DESPITE MASSIVE CRITICISM
Referee verdict: Discover why Peter Bankes disallowed Kolo Muani’s goal and Keith Hackett’s "stupid and soft" reaction.
Referee Peter Bankes stood by his call to disallow Randal Kolo Muani’s equaliser in the North London derby, calling it “a very, very clear offence.”
The moment sparked outrage. Gabriel, Arsenal’s defender, hit the deck after Muani’s challenge in the box. Former Premier League referees’ chief Keith Hackett didn’t hold back, calling the decision “stupid and soft".
Bankes didn’t hesitate. He blew for a foul, ruled out the goal, and VAR stayed out of it, even as Spurs fans fumed. That goal would’ve levelled it at 2-2.
Bankes explained on the Match Officials Mic’d Up show: “I was exactly where I needed to be for a cross from the right. I saw the Tottenham player put two hands into the back of the Arsenal player. That’s what grabbed my attention. When you see that live, it looks like a straightforward push – a clear foul.
“I held off on the whistle to let play run, then made the call after the ball went in. That way, VAR could step in if I’d missed something or if it looked off. But honestly, on the pitch, it looked obvious.
“I’m still comfortable with my decision. Sure, things can look different at different speeds; slow motion isn’t the same as seeing it live. But I got one look, and I was confident the two hands on the back had enough impact to be a foul.
“I know people will split on this, but I’m comfortable. That’s a free kick for me.”
The decision was a huge break for Arsenal, who ended up winning 4-1. As far as Spurs fans were concerned, Gabriel got away with one.
Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher backed Bankes up: “The on-field decision always stands. The ref saw enough for a push. VAR isn’t going to overturn that when the evidence is there.”
THE GIBBS-WHITE PROJECT: WHY MANCHESTER UNITED SEE THE FOREST STAR AS THEIR NEXT PLAYMAKER
United transfer hub. Get the report on wage bill cuts, the Forest playmaker, and City’s rival interest.
Manchester United still have a bit of a wait before the summer transfer window opens, but talk around Old Trafford is already heating up. People keep linking United with all kinds of new signings for when the season wraps up.
Michael Carrick has made quite the impression as United’s interim head coach so far. The club handed him the reins until the end of the season, and honestly, he’s done well with the opportunity.
Still, no one really knows who’ll be in charge next season. That uncertainty just adds fuel to the rumours about which players United will chase in the transfer market.
Right now, everything hinges on Champions League qualification. United sit fourth in the Premier League after a 1-0 win over Everton on Monday night. That spot could make all the difference for summer plans.
Morgan Gibbs-White's claim
Now, United have reportedly joined the hunt for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. The Daily Mail says United are keeping an eye on the Forest playmaker, maybe even lining up a summer move.
But there’s a snag: United want to bring down their wage bill, and that could make signing Gibbs-White tricky.
Manchester City are also said to be interested, and Tottenham apparently tried to sign the 26-year-old with a £60 million offer, but that move fell apart.
Man United's Scott McTominay stance
As for Scott McTominay, it sounds like United aren’t planning a reunion. Despite recent talk about bringing the Napoli midfielder back, TEAMtalk reports United aren’t interested, and the idea hasn’t even come up in the recruitment department.
Napoli now values McTominay at close to £70 million, just a year and a half after he left United for around £25 million. He made the move to Italy in the summer of 2024 and, in his first season, helped Napoli win the Serie A title.
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