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Everton have signed midfielder James Garner from Manchester United in a deal reportedly worth up to £15million.
Garner spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, scoring four goals and providing 10 assists to help the club win promotion to the Premier League.
He was expected to be given a chance to impress new United manager Erik ten Hag, but he signed a four-year deal with the Toffees on Thursday after completing a transfer apparently worth an initial £9m.
“I’m made up to sign for Everton. It’s a huge step in my career and I want to help the team get better while progressing as a player,” Garner told Everton’s official website.
“I think Everton is the perfect place to do that. I can’t wait to get started. The manager [Frank Lampard] has got a real plan for the club and for me.
“Working with him on a daily basis is major for me. Him and his staff can take me and the team to the next level. That’s what I’m hoping for.”
Garner will have one less midfielder to compete with for a spot in the starting XI after Andre Gomes joined Lille on loan for the remainder of the season.
Meanwhile, there was another exit from United on deadline day, with Tahith Chong joining Championship side Birmingham City on a four-year deal.
Chong spent last season on loan at the Blues, scoring one goal in 20 appearances.
