Michael Kenrick 14/11/2025 5comments  |  Jump to last

James Garner has put a damper on rampant speculation that his good form for Everton this season has drawn the attention of both Newcastle Utd and Manchester Utd, who could make offers for him in January.

“All I know at the moment [is] nothing's going [on]. There's been no talks. I know, obviously, my contract’s up in the summer but from my side, I've heard nothing.

“I'm enjoying my football, of course. It's been a great start to the season for the club, and I've started quite well myself. I just need to keep on improving, keep on winning games and add a little bit more.”

That is what he told FourFourTwo in an 'exclusive' interview, with his current Everton contract set to expire next Summer. The subject of him possibly being considered for the England team was also raised:

“I feel I've got the quality to play in the team. I just need to show it on a more regular basis. Today's game, unfortunately, is all about statistics. I need to go out there and get some stats for myself, goals, assists. That's only going to help me.”

Some of those stats look pretty good: Garner is ever-present for Everton so far this season, playing every minute of every game in the Premier League and Carabao Cup.

  • Tackles: 55
  • Interceptions: 35
  • Passing Accuracy: 79.8%

But he has picked up 5 yellow cards, 4 in the Premier League, and his next will trigger a 1-match suspension. 

 

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Paul Richards
1 Posted 14/11/2025 at 08:47:25
I thought there was a pretty strong claim that both Pickford and Garner were getting new contracts?

How can he say there's nothing going on... doesn't he talk to his peeps, for fuck's sake!!!

Dave Abrahams
2 Posted 14/11/2025 at 08:54:19
Well he can go for nothing at the end of the season so it will be Everton’s loss if he is allowed to go and James will be the real winner if that happens because there will be plenty of interest in him either way— whether it requires a fee to get him or not.
Michael Kenrick
Editorial Team
3 Posted 14/11/2025 at 09:26:56
Good morning, Dave, I think you are spot on.

All a little bit strange, though, as Paul recalls @1: we carried this story last month (or was it just AI clickbait???):

New deals for Pickford and Garner set to follow Tarkowski’s renewal

So someone is telling porkies.

Andrew Merrick
4 Posted 14/11/2025 at 09:36:17
Wow, I had assumed this all going on in the background and we would be getting a smiley pic with the good news! Something not right here, get this done Everton.
Brian Harrison
5 Posted 14/11/2025 at 10:07:08
Seems this club doesnt learn any lessons from the past, we allowed a lot of players to run down their contracts last season and it seems we are doing the same thin again. Both Garner and Keane contracts are coming to an end, for me Keane is definitely worth another 12 month extension.

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