Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 2 Sept 2026
Chelsea's late Deadline Day move for Everton's James Garner rejected
Chelsea's mystery £65m Deadline Day target revealed as Everton's James Garner, but Toffees stood firm.
J. Garner
player
Player
James Garner
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Everton
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
£65m
What happened. Chelsea made a late Deadline Day attempt to sign Everton midfielder James Garner, but were told he was not for sale.
- Everton refused to sell an important player so late in the window.
- Chelsea considered Garner as an option on Deadline Day.
- The move proved frustrating for the Blues.
Garner remains at Everton, with Chelsea's interest likely to resurface in future windows.
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