Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationGiveMeSportUnverified source· 2 Sept 2026
Chelsea Made Secret Deadline-Day Approach for Everton's Garner
Chelsea secretly targeted Everton's James Garner on deadline day, but the move never materialized.
J. Garner
player
Player
James Garner
Current club
Everton
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
Not disclosed
What happened. Chelsea made a secret approach to sign Everton midfielder James Garner on transfer deadline day, but no deal was completed.
- Garner has been dubbed 'Mini-Valverde' for his playing style.
- The approach was separate from interest in Camara.
- No agreement was reached before the deadline.
Chelsea may renew interest in Garner in future windows, but Everton are likely to resist losing a key player.
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