In a recent report, The Sun mentioned that Leeds United are showing interest in Manchester United youngster James Garner, who is currently playing on loan at Nottingham Forest. It has been stated that the Whites could face stiff competition from Southampton in pursuit of the English midfielder.
Garner’s Impressive Loan Spell At The City Ground
Garner is having a promising season in the EFL Championship after putting in a run of productive displays as a key member of Nottingham Forest’s attack. The 20-year-old has registered three goals and four assists in 32 matches for the English outfit during this campaign across all competitions.
The talented teenager has done well to influence the game at both ends of the field as he is averaging 1.8 tackles, 1.3 interceptions, 1.0 clearances, 1.0 shots, 1.3 crosses and 1.8 key passes per game in the English Championship. He has even taken care of the ball when interchanging possession with his teammates, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 79.9% in the second tier of English football (stats via whoscored).
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Is Garner A Prospect For The Future?
At such a young age, Garner has proven himself to be an influential presence at both ends of the field. He loves a tackle and can make some important interceptions in midfield. The English playmaker has got the vision to cut open the opposition defence with a killer pass in the attacking end of the field. He has even transformed himself into a decent crosser of the ball and deserves credit for adding a few goals to his game this season.
Garner has got the makings of a great two-way midfielder, so it is no surprise that Leeds are keeping tabs on his situation as they are desperate to bolster their squad for the future.
We can expect the English sensation to add more depth to Jesse March‘s squad. At the moment, there is no denying that Garner will be a prospect to watch out for in the long run. Thus, the Whites would be wise to arrange a move to bring him to Elland Road at the end of this campaign.
