Nottingham Forest open to securing permanent agreement for 21 y/o

Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest want to secure a fresh agreement for Manchester United midfielder James Garner either on a loan or permanent deal, according to a report from The Sun.

The 21-year-old was an instrumental figure for the Reds despite not being able to get off to the most successful start to the 2021/22 campaign, recording four goals and 10 assists in 49 competitive appearances.

Arguably, his most important contribution came in the play-off final last month when his cross deflected off Huddersfield Town’s Levi Colwill and into the back of the net – the only goal of the game as the East Midlands outfit secured their return to the top flight.

However, he was a consistent figure for Steve Cooper’s side throughout the majority of the 2021/22 campaign, not just performing well in the second tier but also in the FA Cup against the likes of Arsenal and Leicester City.

With this, he has attracted interest from top-tier sides including the Foxes, Everton, Leeds United and Southampton, though Forest may have put themselves in pole position after winning promotion in the latter stages of last month.

According to 90min, the Reds will be given the option to recruit the 21-year-old on loan again before others if he’s made available by United again.

And in this latest revelation by The Sun, Forest are open to recruiting Garner on a permanent basis, though it’s currently unclear how much Erik ten Hag’s side will demand for his services. The top-tier side also want to take a look at him during pre-season, meaning this potential move is unlikely to be imminent.

The Verdict:

It will be interesting to see what his price tag is because he could potentially become a key first-teamer at Old Trafford in the coming years –