Former Manchester United midfielder Luke Chadwick has warned James Garner of the potential backlash that may follow if he signs for Leeds United. The Red Devils youngster continues to be linked with a summer Elland Road switch but the potential move across the Pennines is unlikely to go down well at Old Trafford.
He has been mightily impressive in the Championship with Nottingham Forest this season and is the subject of interest from a handful of Premier League clubs. Of those top-flight teams, the links to Leeds have been strongest and are intensifying ahead of the summer transfer window.
Although, Chadwick has claimed that Manchester United supporters wouldn’t be too happy to see Garner move to one of their oldest enemies. He told CaughtOffside : “The rivalry with Leeds means it wouldn’t go particularly well down with the fanbase.