Man Utd now holding conversations about signing James Garner as bargain price emerges

Manchester United and INEOS are now reportedly holding internal discussions about the possibility of signing a Premier League star in the January transfer window.

INEOS holding talks about signing Premier League star

It’s an open secret that Man United are chasing a midfield reinforcement in the January transfer window after Ruben Amorim was hit with one injury too many in recent weeks.

As things stand, Amorim is without Bruno Fernandes following his ill-timed injury and has the untrusted Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo to call on alongside the ageing Casemiro. On the hunt for Champions League qualification, to say those options are far from ideal would be an understatement.

So, INEOS have got to work. Ahead of the winter window, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co. have reportedly set their sights on Ruben Neves, Adam Wharton and several others.

Neves has been a name particularly mentioned as of late, as he looks to complete a move back to the Premier League. Find a way past his Saudi salary and there’s no doubt that he could emerge as an excellent solution to Man United’s problems.

There’s also doubts about Mainoo’s future. The Carrington graduate has struggled for game-time since the arrival of Amorim and after his brother was spotted wearing a “free Kobbie Mainoo” T-shirt at Old Trafford, a number of exit rumours have emerged.

Reports have suggested that the likes of Chelsea and Bayern Munich have set their sights on Mainoo, although it remains to be seen whether Amorim decides to block his exit.

If he does leave then James Garner may become a serious option. According to the Daily Mail, INEOS are now holding conversations about signing Garner from Everton next month.

Man Utd could land bargain deal for Garner

Among all the rumours that INEOS could splash the cash next year, Garner represents a bargain deal. The Everton star is entering the final six months of his current contract in Merseyside and could yet leave the club as a free agent.

This means that the Toffees are likely to only have one final chance to cash in on their midfielder in January, potentially allowing United to offer a cut-price deal to their own benefit.

The obstacle for United is that Everton are still trying to convince the Carrington graduate to sign a new deal at the club and manager David Moyes hasn’t kept his admiration for Garner a secret.

The veteran manager told reporters earlier this season: “He’s been fantastic since I came in. I didn’t realise probably how good he was. He’s been so good.

“He’s played great in midfield and he’s played full-back for me as well. I’ve said a couple of times recently he’s probably getting closer to getting talked about for England because of his performances.

“By the way, England have got so many good players to select from, so for anyone to select a team [is difficult]. I’ve been listening to discussions all week about (Phil) Foden and (Jude) Bellingham, etc., but all I’m saying is Jimmy is one of the group of young English midfield players who maybe in the future has a chance of getting a call-up.”