Bayer Leverkusen pushing to sign Manchester City attacking midfielder James McAtee

Bayer Leverkusen have made a move for Manchester City’s promising attacking midfielder, James McAtee. The German club is eager to open discussions with the Premier League side about a potential deal for the talented youngster, who has impressed with his performances this season.

McAtee, 22, has enjoyed a standout season so far, scoring five goals in 14 competitive matches for Manchester City. Of those five goals, four have come from the start, highlighting his growing importance to the team. This impressive form has drawn the attention of several European clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen, who are keen to secure the player’s services.

The German side, managed by former Liverpool and Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso, is said to have made an approach to Manchester City. According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Bayer Leverkusen have offered City a loan deal for McAtee, with the option to buy at the end of the season. This option would give Leverkusen the opportunity to assess McAtee’s impact before committing to a permanent move.

Xabi Alonso, in particular, is a big admirer of McAtee’s talent. The Spanish coach is reportedly keen on bringing the midfielder to Leverkusen, especially after the injury of their star forward, Terrier. Alonso sees McAtee as a potential first-choice replacement and believes the young Englishman could be the key to bolstering his attacking options.

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Despite the interest from Leverkusen, Manchester City and manager Pep Guardiola are reluctant to let McAtee leave. Guardiola is reportedly high on the midfielder’s potential and views him as a player capable of becoming a regular starter at the Etihad Stadium in the future. City’s stance reflects their belief that McAtee can develop further within their system and contribute to their success in the upcoming seasons.

McAtee’s rise through the ranks at Manchester City has been steady. The 21-year-old has been part of the club’s academy since a young age, and his recent performances have earned him recognition not only from his club but also at the international level. McAtee has represented England at various youth levels and has made 16 appearances for the England U21 team, scoring six goals in the process.

As the transfer window continues to unfold, the future of James McAtee remains uncertain. Bayer Leverkusen’s interest in securing his services is clear, but it remains to be seen whether Manchester City will allow the player to depart, or if McAtee will remain at the Etihad and fight for a place in Guardiola’s star-studded squad.

Regardless of where his future lies, McAtee’s promising talent has certainly caught the attention of top European clubs, marking him as a player to watch in the coming months.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.