It looks like the Swans may miss out on a second Man Utd loan move with reports suggesting that James Garner will return to Nottingham Forest assuming that he can resolve his contract talks at Old Trafford.
It has never really been clear whether Russell Martin had continued the interest that was reported first when Steve Cooper was still here. Whilst Martin was quick – and decisive – in making a move for Ethan Laird then the Garner one remained speculation with neither side confirming or denying that interest was there (although it was reported by multiple outlets)
But reports surfaced yesterday that Garner was more keen on a return to the City Ground where he spent last season on loan and this was reported by Sky’s Rob Dorsett who Tweeted:
James Garner is in talks over a new contract at #mufc and if that can be completed before Deadline Day, he will then be allowed out on loan – with #nffc one strong possibility, in terms of destination. Garner keen to go back to The City Ground, I’m told.
— Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) August 19, 2021
Admittedly the “one strong possibility” gives a glimmer of hope to anyone else chasing his signature but Garner’s performances at Forest last season got strong reviews and it is the players’ choice it seems. The one stumbling block could be Forest’s current form and whether that may play a part in Manchester United’s thinking for the player’s best development.