Manchester United are exploring re-signing a midfielder they let go in 2022, though TEAMtalk can reveal why they face an uphill struggle to finalise the return.<\/p>\n
The list of stars Man Utd<\/a> have let go who\u2019ve then gone on to thrive elsewhere is a lengthy one. In more recent times, Scott McTominay perhaps serves as the most painful example, with the Scot winning Serie A\u2019s MVP award last term when starring for champions Napoli.<\/p>\n Another who\u2019s taken his game to new heights since leaving Old Trafford is James Garner. The versatile midfielder joined Everton<\/a> for an initial fee of just \u00a39m back in 2022.<\/p>\n Garner is a regular starter under David Moyes and his positional flexibility has bailed the Toffees out of many a tricky situation.<\/p>\n Yet according to a fresh update from journalist Graeme Bailey, Man Utd are weighing up whether to bring Garner back.<\/p>\n \u201cUnited are aware of James Garner\u2019s situation, they always keep an eye on academy graduates and he is playing particularly well,\u201d began Bailey<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI am told he has shown up well during reports within the recruitment department.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is enjoying a brilliant season with Everton under David Moyes, and that has seen Garner emerge on the radar of a number of clubs \u2013 United included.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, it is highly unlikely he ends the campaign as a free agent, with Everton talks progressing.\u201d<\/p>\n There is no buy-back clause in place, meaning United would have to negotiate a deal with Everton from scratch, as well as agree personal terms with the player.<\/p>\n In any case, TEAMtalk understands the chances of Man Utd bringing Garner back aren\u2019t high given the latest developments on Merseyside\u2026<\/p>\n James Garner will sign\u2026 for Everton again<\/p>\n TEAMtalk led the way back on September 10 when revealing Everton planned to offer new contracts to Jordan Pickford, James Tarkowski, Vitaly Mykolenko and Garner<\/a>.<\/p>\n Both Pickford and Tarkowski signed new deals in October<\/a> and we understand talks with Garner are progressing.<\/p>\n Bailey\u2019s latest update backs up our reporting and unless Man Utd have an ace up their sleeve, Garner won\u2019t be returning to Old Trafford any time soon.<\/p>\n Latest Man Utd news<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u26ab\ufe0f\u00a0Transfer Debrief: \u00a370m star to transform Man Utd midfield; Tottenham \u2018statement of intent\u2019; Chelsea elite signing boost<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u26ab\ufe0f\u00a0Man Utd target \u20ac70m Real Madrid STRIKER as journalist reveals January deal \u2018POSSIBLE\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n