Man City are opening talks with £25million-rated James McAtee over his contract extension – after the midfielder, nicknamed the ‘Salford Silva’, played a key role in Sheffield United’s Premier League promotion
- Manchester City have begun new talks with James McAtee over a new contract
- The midfielder will play on a rental basis at Sheffield United this season
- McAtee wants to try to cement his place in Man City’s first team
Manchester City are set to open talks over a new contract for £25 million-rated midfielder James McAtee following his successful loan spell at Sheffield United.
McAtee was instrumental in the Blades’ promotion campaign, despite a difficult early transition period as he adjusted to the physical rigors of the championship. Ultimately, he made such an impact that he was named the club’s Young Player of the Year.
Manager Paul Heckingbottom would indeed like to take 20-year-old McAtee back, but faces growing competition from rivals in the Premier League.
Brighton, Burnley, Leicester City, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Wolves and Leeds United have all expressed interest in the England U21 international should he become available.
However, McAtee’s primary goal is to claim a place in the Manchester City first team and is encouraged by Pep Guardiola’s praise for his performance this season.
Manchester City have opened contract talks with young midfield talent James McAtee
McAtee (red and white top) has spent the season on loan at Sheffield United
McAtee wants to secure a place in Pep Guardiola’s first team next season (pictured).
City are set to open talks over a new contract for the midfielder and he is eager to sign.
Despite all the interest in his services, McAtee, nicknamed the ‘de Salford Silva’ for his similarity in style to City’s former Spanish midfielder David, is determined to prove himself worthy of a place alongside Guardiola’s string of stars – no matter who they are. bring over. in this summer.
City had hoped to add Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, but he is leaning towards a move to Real Madrid, with Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic also on their list, as is Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga.
Ilkay Gundogan has an offer to extend at City, but also has an offer from Barcelona. However, the Germany international can still be confident that the elected Spanish champion can make the necessary financial cuts to register his signing.