The promising player from England's U21 team has attracted the attention of multiple clubs in England and across Europe, includingNottingham Forest, West Ham, Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund.
A 22-year-old player featured in 27 matches for City during the previous season, netting seven goals across all competitions, and was involved in England U21s' successful defense of their title.European Championship title this summer.
Last season, he was temporarily assigned toSheffield Unitedas they were dropped from the highest division.
Earlier this month, Mail Sport stated that City were seen as valuing their local player around £40m - the amount they received fromChelsea for Cole Palmer two years ago.
It is now reported by The Telegraph that the valuation is causing difficulties for the midfielder's potential suitors, although they have not been completely discouraged by the cost.
Forest looked scheduled to initiate the first action for McAtee earlier this monthand were considering a £25m offer. This follows the team's loss of winger Anthony Elanga to Newcastle for £55m, and captain Morgan Gibbs-White is at the heart of a situation involving the club and Tottenham.
The duo were central to Forest's offensive strategies last season, and the club has pinpointed potential alternatives.
The city, on the other hand, is preparing for a hectic conclusion to the transfer window, with uncertainty surrounding the future of goalkeepers Ederson and Stefan Ortega.
Pep Guardiola's team has been connected with Burnley's goalkeeper James Trafford, whose return clause could be exercised to bring him back to the Etihad.
The 22-year-old defender signed with City at the age of 12 and remained with the club for eight years before moving to the Clarets in a £15 million transfer in 2023.
He has now played in 73 matches over the past two seasons in the Premier League and the Championship.
Posting Komentar