JAMES GARNER SIGNS NEW LONG-TERM EVERTON CONTRACT UNTIL JUNE 2030
James Garner has signed a new contract at Everton until 2030. Discover his record-breaking stats and Moyes' plan for Europe.
James Garner’s sticking around at Everton for the long haul.
He’s just signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract, locking him in until June 2030. Not bad for a midfielder who’s only 24. Garner made the switch from Manchester United in 2022, and since then, he hasn’t missed a single game this season. He’s chipped in with three goals and three assists so far.
Before this new deal, his contract at Hill Dickinson Stadium was set to run out at the end of the current season. Now, with this extension, it’s clear how much he’s grown into a key player for Everton.
He’s been ever-present in the starting lineup, and the stats back it up. Garner leads the Premier League for combined tackles (64), interceptions (32), and key passes (27). That kind of impact is helping David Moyes’ team stay right in the hunt for a European spot.
Right now, Everton is just four points shy of the last Champions League place and only three points away from a Europa League spot. Garner’s convinced they can make it happen in Moyes’ first full season back in charge.
He put it simply: “The aim this season is to get into Europe. That’s what we should be going for as a club, as players, and as staff. Nothing less. I think it’s very achievable—and that’s the goal for this season and beyond.
“I’m still only 24, but I feel like I’ve seen a lot already. I want to keep pushing myself. Sure, I want more goals and assists, that’s what everyone wants, but it’s also about staying consistent and setting the right example. I want to be the type of player people look to as a leader.
“The manager’s shown a lot of trust in me. What he expects on game day fits exactly with how I play. He’s been huge for me since he came in.”
CONOR GALLAGHER CONFIRMED AS "VITAL" STARTER FOR SPURS FOLLOWING BENTANCUR’S INJURY LAYOFF
Conor Gallagher proved the doubters wrong against Man City. Discover why his €40m move to Tottenham is finally paying off for Spurs.
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid both decided Conor Gallagher wasn’t worth the trouble. At Chelsea, he had his moments—Pochettino liked him, but the fans never really warmed up. When Chelsea shipped him off to Atletico, it made sense. Enzo Fernandez stepped up, took over Gallagher’s role, and fit in perfectly next to Caicedo, with Cole Palmer adding that extra spark up front.
Things didn’t get much better for Gallagher in Spain. He barely got a chance at Atleti, lost his spot in the starting eleven, and pretty much ended up on the transfer list before anyone had time to blink. Interest was lukewarm at best until the winter window rolled around. Aston Villa wanted him and went after him pretty aggressively, but then Tottenham swooped in late. Spurs needed someone to patch up the midfield after Bentancur’s injury, so they just paid up—40 million euros, no hesitation.
His start at Tottenham? Rough. Honestly, that was to be expected. He’d played well at Palace before, but after his struggles at Atleti, he needed time to adjust. Sitting on the bench in Spain didn’t do him any favours.
Then Gallagher showed up. People doubted whether he could really add creativity and move the ball forward for Spurs, so his early struggles got people worried. But then came the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. He suddenly looked like the player both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank were so desperate to sign.
Against City, Gallagher flipped the script. He set up a crucial assist, drove play forward on the dribble, and kept drawing fouls—everything the Spurs needed. Defensively, he was all over the place in a good way: two tackles, three interceptions, a full 90 minutes, and a huge part of the Spurs clawing their way back into the game.
Tottenham fans loved it. They saw the effort, the attitude, and the hunger to win. Gallagher just wouldn’t quit, and in that second half, he, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke ran the show. Four of those guys have been carrying Spurs lately, so Gallagher is fitting right in with them. That’s a pretty good sign he’s going to work out just fine in North London.
AC MILAN MEDICAL FAILURE: THE HIDDEN KNEE INJURY THAT CRUSHED MATETA’S £30M MOVE
Jean-Philippe Mateta's £30m move to AC Milan is OFF. Discover why a failed medical has put his France World Cup dreams in jeopardy.