West Ham interested in signing Everton’s James Garner | OneFootball

West Ham United are eyeing Everton midfielder James Garner (h/t West Ham Way).

Garner has caught the eye of West Ham with his ability to operate in midfield and at left-back for David Moyes’ side.

The 24-year-old West Ham target has been a mainstay in the Everton starting XI, bagging a goal and an assist in 11 league appearances.

Garner is a complete all-round midfielder who can provide the control the Hammers desperately need in the centre of the park. Moyes is a massive fan of Garner.

“He’s been fantastic since I came in,” said Moyes (via Everton’s official website). “I didn’t realise, probably, how good he was. He has been so good.”

Garner would be a stellar pick-up for West Ham, but it is unclear if the Toffees will let him go.

Even if they are willing, Everton’s transfer demands could put the Hammers off.

However, it is worth noting that Everton are interested in West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse, who is surplus to requirements at Rush Green.

Ward-Prowse has failed to convince West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The Portuguese tactician has sidelined him from the starting XI.

A January departure could be on the cards, and West Ham could use Ward-Prowse to sweeten a deal for Garner.

The Hammers are scouting several players, including Charlie Cresswell, Adama Traore and Franculino Dju.

Club Brugge duo Joel Ordonez and Romeo Vermant, alongside Lucas Stassin, are also on West Ham’s transfer radar.