Sources: Everton 'relaxed' over future of 25-yr-old who top-4 club are trying to sign

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(Credit: Imago) Wed 8 April 2026 7:00, UK James Garner’s future is not a concern for Everton amid interest from Aston Villa, sources have told Football Insider.The Toffees recently tied the England international down to a new contract and are “relaxed” over the ongoing situation, despite Unai Emery’s side pushing to try and sign him once again. Everton are hopeful that their recent progress and their level of ambition can match Garner’s own aspirations within the game, to help provide further security for them.

The midfielder has been a crucial part of their rise up the Premier League table in 2025-26, and the idea of Everton selling Garner is something that isn’t even in their minds at the moment. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future. Everton also set for Jarrad Branthwaite successBrown also told Football Insider this week that Everton are set to keep hold of Jarrad Branthwaite for another season, with no clubs ready to act on their previous interest in the centre-back at the moment.

The recruitment chief’s former club Manchester United had appeared keen to make a move for the defender in recent months, but their interest has now cooled ahead of the window. It has now become clear that Everton’s greatest battle where he is concerned is keeping him fit, rather than fending off interest right now. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.