Former Sheffield United playmaker James McAtee, who has been linked with the likes of Leeds United and West Ham United, is reportedly admired by Bayer Leverkusen.
McAtee was welcomed back into the Manchester City fold in the summer after two seasons out on loan at Sheffield United.
His time in South Yorkshire had been productive and he is still fondly remembered by the Bramall Lane faithful.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was full of praise for McAtee upon his return but has used him in the Premier League just twice this term.
England youth international James McAtee spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester City.England youth international James McAtee spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester City.
England youth international James McAtee spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester City. | Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
The 22-year-old stepped off the bench against Ipswich Town in August and made a cameo appearance against Nottingham Forest last week.
According to The Boot Room, Bayer Leverkusen are admirers of both McAtee and his Manchester City teammate Oscar Bobb. This could prove handy for Manchester City, who have been linked with Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz.
Leeds looked at McAtee in the summer, although it was decided he would be staying put.
Leeds deployed Georginio Rutter in behind the number nine last term, but lost the creative Frenchman to Brighton & Hove Albion in August.
Brenden Aaronson has been used in the position this season following his return from a season-long loan at Union Berlin.