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James Garner has really caught the eye during his second loan spell with Nottingham Forest.

The Manchester United youngster spent the second half of last season with the Championship side but has really shone this time around.

Stellar performances from the midfielder have not only seen Forest rise from bottom of the table and into play-off contention, but also progress deep into the FA Cup.

Garner posted stand-out showings in giant-killings over Arsenal and Leicester and his stock is as high as it has ever been in his short career.

Some of those displays led to a clutch of high-profile ex-players paying him compliments.

Martin Keown suggested that his parent club should "be thinking about getting him back there quickly" after his showing against Arsenal, whilst Trevor Sinclair went further and compared the youngster to David Beckham.

Now, fresh reports claim that Premier League sides are sniffing around the 20-year-old ahead of a potential summer swoop.

The Sun claims that both Leeds United and Southampton are potentially eyeing up summer moves. It is claimed a loan move may be requested although Leeds, provided they retrain their top flight status, may well choose to replicate the permanent deal they worked for Dan James earlier this season.

It is thought United would ideally let Garner go on loan to a Premier League side next season but their reaction to a serious cash bid would offer an