{"id":928679,"date":"2026-04-30T14:28:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/928679\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:28:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:28:31","slug":"james-garner-reacts-as-kobbie-mainoo-announces-new-manchester-united-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/928679\/","title":{"rendered":"James Garner reacts as Kobbie Mainoo announces new Manchester United contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"James<\/p>\n

Credit: Imago<\/p>\n

\"Scott <\/p>\n

Thu 30 April 2026 14:10, UK <\/p>\n

James Garner and Kobbie Mainoo both have a similar story, having come through the Manchester United academy<\/strong> before he arrived at Everton<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Garner, however, would ultimately have to leave the 20-time English top-flight champions in order to kick his career into gear.<\/p>\n

Since the move away, he has been on the up and up at Everton, earning his first England call-up and surely being on the plane set for North America this summer.<\/p>\n

In all likelihood, the Everton ace will be joined by Mainoo, who at one point could have been an Everton player as well.<\/p>\n

However, news has since emerged of the Manchester United midfielder agreeing to a new deal, with Garner reacting, as any Everton transfer<\/a> has been put to bed.<\/p>\n

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How did James Garner react to Kobbie Mainoo contract news?<\/p>\n

There has been some interconnectivity between Garner, Everton, Mainoo and Manchester United in recent months.<\/p>\n

Mainoo was linked with a move to Everton<\/a> amid uncertainty over his future at Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim.<\/p>\n\nJames Garner vs Kobbie Mainoo \u2013 Premier League 25-26<\/strong><\/td>\nGarner<\/strong><\/td>\nMainoo<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nMinutes played<\/td>\n3054<\/td>\n1310<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nDuel success<\/td>\n61%<\/td>\n49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAssists<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBig chances created<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Additionally, Garner, who came through the Red Devils\u2019 academy, had emerged as a target for the Manchester club, with a return mooted.<\/p>\n

However, both have since signed new long-term deals at their respective clubs, with Garner now reacting to the recent contract news.<\/p>\n

Mainoo posted on Instagram stating: \u201cProud to sign for 5 more years; blessed to call this place home.\u201d <\/p>\n

Garner would subsequently like the post, which likely signifies the end of any immediate transfer rumours on either end.<\/p>\n

Everton fans could see a Garner and Mainoo midfield combination this summer<\/p>\n

Mainoo signing a new contract for Manchester United should simmer down any talk of Garner heading back to Old Trafford, but more so, it ends the Toffees\u2019 hopes of landing the midfielder.<\/p>\n

Everton fans won\u2019t mind too much, with Garner remaining at Hill Dickinson the biggest priority. While he has also signed a new deal in 2026, contracts in football are not set-in-stone agreements a player will remain.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, for any Everton supporter who was excited about a chance to see a combination of Garner and Mainoo, they could be paired alongside each other this summer at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Tuchel is seemingly a big fan of the Everton ace, previously comparing him to Champions League winner Federico Valverde.<\/p>\n

\"James<\/p>\n

Based on that, it would now be a surprise if he were snubbed for the 2026 World Cup, with the midfielder capable of playing in numerous positions.<\/p>\n

While Everton supporters appreciate Garner highly, his acclaim in the football world could reach new heights this summer.<\/p>\n

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