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Manchester United could save millions on a new central midfielder next summer, with Nemanja Matic's replacement potentially already at the club. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will target a midfield signing in 2022 but could save more of his transfer kitty for the Erling Haaland fund.
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Despite that, Garner's roots as a defensive player could make the transition to being the holding midfielder United need more straightforward.
With Edinson Cavani expected to depart next year, Solskjaer will be eyeing a new long-term striker to replace him.
Haaland could be at the top of the list, available for £64million once his Borussia Dortmund release clause activates.
Garner easing the pressure of signing a new midfielder - Declan Rice is the priority - could make pursuing a striker of Haaland's calibre more accessible.
With West Ham demanding £100m for Rice this summer, a similar valuation could see United snub a new midfielder altogether and give Garner the chance he deserves in the first team.