Newcastle United are reportedly scouting James Garner following his spectacular run of type as they hope to ship a disappointing blow to the Toffees in 2026.
Magpies are in determined want of a elevate. They’ve received simply three of their first 11 Premier League video games and are languishing in 14th place after simply qualifying for the Champions League final season. Defeat at Brentford solely additional highlighted Eddie Howe’s distress and for the primary time since he took over at St James’ Park, the stress is mounting.
A lot of individuals have spoken out about Newcastle’s present predicament, together with membership legend Alan Shearer.
The Premier League’s report goalscorer shared what he believes is lacking lately, saying: “I feel managers are all the time beneath stress to ship outcomes and I feel the job that Eddie Howe has accomplished at Newcastle and what he has accomplished within the Carabao Cup and the trophies, he has gathered a whole lot of factors.
“What I wish to observe is that Eddie’s Newcastle staff are all the time stuffed with power, they’re tough to play in opposition to and so they do not give the opponents house. We lacked that in our away performances and even at house we’re actually good. What I am lacking is a excessive press and power.”
“I’ve stated it earlier than, Nick Woltemade is sweet with the ball at his ft, however that is an issue for Newcastle as a result of he isn’t the quickest, he cannot press, he cannot run in behind.
“Eddie’s groups have all the time accomplished that. You take a look at what Alexander Isak did, you take a look at what Callum Wilson did, all of them pressed and ran again. However this man cannot do this. That is the issue for Newcastle.”
It’s such a squad that the Magpies might want to flip round sooner reasonably than later, and it’s the sort that has grow to be clear they want reinforcements in January.
Newcastle are scouting James Garner
In response to Soccer Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Newcastle are presently scouting Garner for a doable 2026 season. The midfielder has quietly impressed for the Toffees this season and has now attracted the eye of the Magpies as a alternative for Everton star man Iliman Ndiaye.
Ndiaye has been linked with quite a few high golf equipment, however Garner’s future might be within the highlight after Everton positioned a £70m valuation on his neck.
Given Joelinton’s latest type, a transfer for the previous Manchester United man would make excellent sense. His no-nonsense strategy has been helpful for Newcastle up to now, however Howe’s aspect at the moment are determined for the management Garner supplies as a substitute choice.
PL statistics 25/26 | garner | Joelinton |
|---|---|---|
minutes | 990 | 647 |
progressive move p90 | 5.27 | 5 |
key move p90 | 0.91 | 0.69 |
Ball assortment p90 | 3.73 | 4.17 |
Nonetheless, it appears unlikely that supervisor David Moyes will let his midfield star go away with out a combat. The Everton supervisor lately heaped reward on the 24-year-old, telling reporters: “He is been nice since I joined. I in all probability did not understand how good he was. He was so good.
“He is been enjoying nice in midfield and he is additionally performed for me at full-back. As I’ve stated a couple of occasions lately, he might be nearer to being talked about within the England squad due to his performances.”
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