Report: Liverpool eye controversial transfer raid on Premier League rivals
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing up a surprise potential transfer raid on rivals Everton for in-form midfielder James Garner.
The England international has performed at a high level for the Toffees this term, and now looks likely to be involved with the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup this summer.
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It could also be that Garner will earn himself a big move, with Liverpool said to be determined to make a move for him, according to Fichajes.
It’s not often we see Liverpool and Everton doing business, so this deal would undoubtedly be hugely controversial if it were to go through.
The 25-year-old is also a former Manchester United player, and again it’s not often the case that players go on to represent them and Liverpool.
James Garner looks set for big summer transfer
Garner has three goals and six assists in all competitions this season, putting in some assured and well-rounded displays in midfield.
Stats site WhoScored has Garner as the highest rated player in the Everton squad, with an average rating of 7.23/10 for the 2025/26 season.
They also state that Garner has a lot of stand-out strengths, such as crossing, passing, tackling, and interceptions, while they also judge that he has no significant weaknesses to his game.
It makes sense that we’re now seeing Garner linked with a big move like LFC, with Arne Slot arguably in need of more quality in the middle of the park.
Still, Everton have done well to tie Garner down to a new contract, which was recently confirmed on their official site.
Prior to that, the Daily Mail had also linked Garner with his former club Man Utd, who would also surely benefit from adding more midfielders this summer.
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