Everton have completed the signing of James Garner from Manchester United in a deal that could rise to £15.5million.
The Toffees are set to pay an initial £9million for the midfielder, with another £6.5million in performance-related add-ons. The Red Devils have not inserted a buy-back clause in the deal, rather they will receive a percentage of any future sale.
The 21-year-old has been in high demand all summer, with Frank Lampard’s side beating Southampton, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest - where Garner spent last season on loan in the Championship - to a deal. And the reaction of several United fans on social media suggests Garner’s arrival is another quality piece of business by Lampard and Kevin Thelwell this summer.