James Garner has quietly established himself as one of the Premier League’s most reliable midfielders, and that reputation is now attracting serious interest from rival clubs.
The 25-year-old was considered something of a sleeper hit during last season’s Premier League campaign, performing consistently well despite Everton largely flying under the radar as a team.
Garner regularly appeared near the top of statistical charts for Premier League midfielders, impressing in both tackling and passing metrics throughout the course of the season.
That level of consistent performance has not gone unnoticed, with clubs higher up in the table now believed to be weighing up moves for the England international.
According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are the most keen to strengthen their midfield options with the addition of Garner this summer transfer window.
Villa find themselves in need of significant midfield reinforcement after losing Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and suffering a serious injury setback with Amadou Onana.
The Birmingham club have money available following the sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, and they are reportedly testing Everton’s resolve over a potential deal for Garner.
As news of Villa’s interest emerged, Everton supporters quickly made their feelings known, with many fans insisting the club should demand nothing less than £100m for their midfielder.
That figure may sound steep, but it comes in the context of the enormous fees already seen this summer for players like Rogers, Elliot Anderson, and Matheus Fernandes, among others.
With Garner still just 25 years old and already a full England international, the £100m valuation being floated by fans is not entirely disconnected from market reality given current transfer trends.
Whether a formal bid materialises remains to be seen, but for now the feeling from Merseyside is that Garner is not going anywhere without a truly significant offer on the table.
Everton appear determined to hold firm, and at this stage it feels more likely that Garner remains at the club rather than making a move to Villa Park ahead of next season.
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