Real Madrid may attempt to sign 25-year-old English international James Garner from Everton in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Everton midfielder James Garner is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Spanish giants are eager to bolster their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder in the coming months, and they have been tracking the 25-year-old former Manchester United midfielder’s progress at the Merseyside club.
James Garner and his rise at Everton
James Garner has established himself as one of the most dependable performers in the Premier League since joining Everton from Manchester United in a deal worth £15 million in September 2022. While the Birkenhead native could not establish a foothold at Old Trafford despite spending a decade with Manchester United, he has come into his own at Everton.
The Englishman has become an asset and a utility man for the Merseyside club due to his reliability and ability to play as a midfielder and a full-back, thus giving his managers the convinience of shuffling setups without making any substitutions. The 25-year-old midfielder’s exploits have helped him break into his national side, and he impressed Thomas Tuchel in his debut and compelling him to compare the player to Federico Valverde.
Meanwhile, Garner has added productivity to his game this season, chipping in with three goals and six assists in 34 appearances across all competitions thus far. The English midfielder’s progress has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs, with Real Madrid among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
La Liga adventure beckons?
Real Madrid’s interest in James Garner is understandable.