Nottingham Forest have secured the return of midfielder James Garner on a loan basis from Manchester United - and the Red Devils supporters have very high hopes for the youngster as he looks to claim more first-team experience.
Garner, 20, enjoyed a breakthrough season in senior football last term; he was loaned out to eventual promotion winners Watford in the first half of last term, where he made 21 appearances, before he switched ends of the Championship and joined Chris Hughton at the City Ground, helping them to pull clear of potential relegation danger.
In that time Garner scored four goals in 20 matches wearing Garibaldi Red, including the opener in the East Midlands derby against Derby and the winner at Cardiff City.
It's certainly a transfer arrangement that will lift the gloom a little. Forest have started the season in miserable fashion, losing their first four matches which included the 1-0 reversal at Stoke City on Saturday.
United fans are hopeful that this time next year will be Garner’s time to shine in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first team, so they’ll be watching his progress from afar with interest.
This is what they’ve been saying.
Manchester United fans react to Garner's Forest move
Lucian : Do us proud @jgarnerr96 come back stronger we all hope to see you in the first team one day!
@ GunmanGreenwood : Best scenario
SegaUTD : British Pirlo, the Premier League ain’t ready for this Garner masterclass next season
Olisamedua : I’m so confused tbh. The guy is first team material. A great tackler and passer. Should be in the squad.
Niarra : brilliant. by the time he signs his next contract he ll be a starter for us. incredible talent.
Eugene : Another good loan for him as he was enjoying his football there. However, I do think that he needs to start getting premier league experience
KilloMUFC : Delighted for Jimmy and for us because hes going to be a quality player! Best of luck
Arion Armeniakos: Great move for Garner all things considered and likely his last loan should everything go to plan at #NFFC
