James Garner has been linked with a return to Manchester United in recent months.

The 25-year-old has been excellent for Everton since joining the club, and he has established himself as a reliable performer in the Premier League. Manchester United could use someone like him in the middle of the park, and former star Nicky Butt has urged the club to bring him back.

“I don’t see why he couldn’t be back at United,” Butt said (h/t TEAMtalk). “He’s performing well, he’s playing for a big club with a big expectation with their crowd.

“Obviously, they’re not expected to go and win the Premier League, but they’re expected to win, and they’ve got passionate support.

“So he plays under pressure every week, he knows Man United, and yeah, he’s doing amazingly well now.

“He’s got to do it again next season, it’s a bit soon to go and pay big money for him now, but I’m confident he can go and do it.”

Garner can operate as a central midfielder as well as in defence. He is a versatile player, and he could be the ideal utility man for Manchester United. They will be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season...