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title: "Leeds: Whites tipped to sign James Garner this summer"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-03-12T12:40:39Z"
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# Leeds: Whites tipped to sign James Garner this summer

**Leeds United could potentially make a move for Manchester United youngster James Garner this summer, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.**

### The Lowdown: Garner impressing on loan

The 20-year-old was deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford last summer, instead joining Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan deal, having spent half of the 2020/21 campaign there, too.

Garner has caught the eye for Steve Cooper’s side, proving to be a key man by [appearing 29 times](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/367781/Show/James-Garner) in the Championship, as well as registering three goals and assists apiece.

The United midfielder has been [linked](https://tbrfootball.com/leeds-united-keen-on-signing-james-garner-from-manchester-united/) with a move to Leeds in recent times, as Jesse Marsch eyes up his first reinforcements as manager at Elland Road.

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### The Latest: Leeds backed to make move

Speaking to [*Give Me Sport*](https://www.givemesport.com/87982625-leeds-dan-james-elland-road-move-could-inspire-20-y-o-gem-with-a-lot-of-options), ‘insider’ Jones claimed a number of clubs will be looking at Garner this summer when asked who Leeds could be eyeing:

> “Garner, I think, is somebody that a lot of clubs will be looking at. Southampton are linked with him as well, so he could have a lot of options to consider.”

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### The Verdict: Solid summer addition?

While Garner remains unproven at Premier League level, he could be a shrewd addition by Leeds, and that’s assuming they are even in the top flight next season.

At 20, the Englishman is still very much an emerging talent – he has been [hailed](https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/nottingham-forest-player-ratings-derby-6533746) as ‘absolutely superb’ by journalist Sarah Clapson – but he is already excelling in the Championship, standing out as a key man for a Forest side in the promotion hunt.

Garner could add some much-needed depth in the middle of the park, at a time when too much onus is on Kalvin Phillips, with the England international not even a certainty to stay this summer.

***In other news, a key Leeds update regarding Raphinha’s future has emerged. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-barcelona-not-interested-in-signing-raphinha-this-summer/).***