James McAtee Could Leave Manchester City On Loan Following Premier League, La Liga and Eredivisie Interest
James McAtee could leave Manchester City on loan this summer, with interest from across Europe in the teenage midfielder.
McAtee, who is currently in the United States with Manchester City on pre-season tour, could reportedly be allowed to leave the club on the loan this summer, despite signing a new long-term contract in February.
The future of the 19 year-old had been in some doubt, with Premier League sides including Brighton and Aston Villa having held an interest in the City youngster.
However, McAtee penned a new three-year deal until 2026 earlier this year, ending talk of a possible permanent move away from the Etihad Stadium.
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The teenager was directly involved in 29 goals in 33 appearances in all competitions last campaign - scoring 18 goals in 22 Premier League 2 showings.
Breaking: James McAtee has been named 2021/2022 #PL2 Player of the Season. pic.twitter.com/n9A1QVQDS5
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) May 23, 2022
McAtee has made six senior appearances for the club, making his debut against Wycombe in September.
Despite expectation that the 19 year-old would spend the upcoming 2022/23 campaign with Pep Guardiola's squad, considerable interest in the midfielder has reportedly led to the Sky Blues considering allowing the teen to move on loan.
The Athletic report that conversations between the club and McAtee's camp are expected upon City's return from the USA, with clubs from throughout Europe interested in signing McAtee.
Sam Lee writes that due to the amount of interest from the Premier League, La Liga and Eredivisie, the Champions 'may allow' for their midfield prodigy to leave on loan.
James McAtee is attracting so much interest from #PL, La Liga and Eredivisie clubs that he may be allowed to leave #ManCity on loan this summer.
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 22, 2022
[via @SamLee]
City begin their Premier League title defence away to West Ham United in a fortnight's time, with the Blues bidding to win a hat-trick of League titles.
McAtee reportedly wants to stay and to break into Guardiola's side, but given the numerous offers, a decision is expected to be made as to whether playing regularly over the next 12 months could leave the teenager closer to the first-team.
James McAtee wants to break through at #ManCity, but has received so many offers from top sides that a decision will be made on whether to take the opportunity to play regularly over the next 12 months, with a view to returning closer to the first team next summer.
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) July 22, 2022
[via @SamLee]
Despite playing in midfield, The Athletic also claim that opportunities could arise out wide for the teenager at the Etihad Stadium this season, following the sales of Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling.
James McAtee when asked in 2013, ‘Who do you want to be like’: “[David] Silva.”pic.twitter.com/Qp9NyFdjQ8 https://t.co/6J2Ar1WCOB
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 2, 2022
City are not currently expected to pursue signing a replacement for the duo, who completed transfers to Arsenal and Chelsea.
McAtee is one of two EDS players who's short-term futures are yet to be decided, though the Blues are 'happy' for striker Liam Delap to leave on loan this summer.
Delap has offers from England's top two divisions, according to The Athletic.
Topics: Manchester City, Manchester City Transfer News & Rumours, James McAtee, Premier League, La Liga, Eredivisie
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