James Garner is set to sign a new contract with Everton ‘imminently’, according to a report by Harry Watkinson of TEAMtalk.
The 24-year-old’s contract is expiring this summer and renewing his deal is a priority for the management. Garner has stepped up and has become an influential player for David Moyes’ side.
He’s almost single-handedly bossed the Toffees midfield and has played every single game for the club so far this season. The consistency and level of his performances have put him in contention for a maiden England call-up. Garner was the man of the match in Everton’s fantastic 1-0 win over Aston Villa with Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel in attendance at Villa Park.
“We revealed on December 16 that Everton were ‘confident’ of tying Garner down to a new contract, though there was, at the time, a gap between the wage expectations of the club and the player,” said the TEAMtalk report.
“We can now confirm that the Toffees have made significant progress in negotiations with the Birkenhead-born star, with a full agreement on a new, long-term contract described as ‘imminent’ by sources.”
Garner signed for Everton from Manchester United in 2022 and has made over 100 appearances for the Toffees since then. He’s also an extremely versatile player and has also been deployed in the full-back position by Moyes when needed.
Although his current deal expires at the end of the season, Everton also have an option to extend his deal by an additional year. However, at this moment, a new deal for Garner seems to be on the horizon soon.
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Posted
21/01/2026 at
12:58:43
Sounds promising, but surely should have got Garner to sign a new contract months ago. Anj I seen a report today about our other midfielder Armstrong, (I hope you won’t move this to another blog), where the Preston manager is optimistic Armstrong will return this month, not alone should he stay, but should be one of the first names on the team sheet. In the studio on Sunday, Ashley Young was telling Redknapp how good he was, he didn’t know the player, but was gobsmacked with his performance against Villa.
Posted
21/01/2026 at
13:01:40
Our “new signing” about to be announced.
Posted
21/01/2026 at
13:59:33
I like your cynicism Steve.
Posted
21/01/2026 at
14:02:58
It would be daft to let Armstrong go back to Preston.
I know Moyes prefers the oldies but cmon.
Posted
21/01/2026 at
15:18:21
I would like him to chip in with a few more goals and upgrade his penalty taking however…
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21/01/2026 at
16:55:04
Also with Garner, Gana, Dewsbury-Hall, Armstrong, Rohl and Iroegbunam, that’s a very strong midfield depth to have. Gives Moyes plenty of options to shake things up from the bench as well instead of making just two changes after 75 minutes in every game.
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21/01/2026 at
17:11:36
But if Gana, Garner and Dewsbury-Hall can hold down the centre of the park until the end of the season, with the other 3 as cover, it makes sense for him to get guaranteed game time this season, then come back to boss the midfield alongside Dewsbury-Hall, Garner an Rohl next season.
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