Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United 'learn asking price of Everton's James Garner'
Following two successful loan spells at Nottingham Forest, Garner was signed by Everton from Manchester United for a fee close to £15m in the summer of 2022, and he has since established himself as a first-team regular under manager Sean Dyche.
The 22-year-old has made a total of 48 appearances for the Toffees across all competitions, including 33 starts in 34 outings so far this season.
Although Garner is under contract at Goodison Park until June 2026, Everton's well-documented financial concerns could lead to the sale of a few first-team stars ahead of the new season.
A recent report claims that Tottenham have identified Garner as a possible alternative to Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, while a potential switch to Newcastle has also been mooted.
According to Football Insider, Everton would be keen to make a profit on Garner should they agree to sell the midfielder, who they value between £20m and £25m.
The report adds that the Toffees are anticipating summer offers for Garner, who «ticks a lot of boxes» for both Tottenham and Newcastle – two teams said to be in the market for midfield reinforcements.
It is also thought that Dyche's side would face an uphill battle to keep hold of the box-to-box midfielder if they are relegated to the Championship.
Everton, who were deducted 10 points earlier this season for alleged financial breaches, currently sit 17th in the Premier League table and are hovering just above the bottom three only by goal difference.
The Toffees' ability to demand a desired fee for Garner could depend on whether they maintain their top-flight status for the
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