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West Ham admirers of Man City ace who is open to summer transfer - report

James McAtee is linked with West Ham

(Credit: Imago)

Jack Dawson

Fri 11 July 2025 9:10, UK

James McAtee is a target for West Ham this summer.

The Man City starlet is seen as one of England’s best prospects and has already made 34 first-team appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side.

This summer, the 22-year-old has enjoyed further success since the end of the 2024/25 campaign as he captained England Under 21s to the European Championship title.

As a result, speculation is rife over his future, with West Ham interested in McAtee ahead of the new season.

However, it now appears that Graham Potter is facing competition for his signature.

James McAtee, Manchester City midfielder

James McAtee shone with England Under 21s this summer (Credit: Imago)

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Nottingham Forest ‘expected’ to bid for McAtee

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest are facing a dismantling after their successful 2024/25 campaign.

As well as Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White appears to be on his way out, with Tottenham closing in on the England international.

Therefore, a replacement would be needed, with The Telegraph (10 July) expecting Forest to make an offer for McAtee.

Both Man City and the East Midlands club are in contact with each other, and while an offer is yet to be submitted, “one is anticipated”.

West Ham are also said to be keen, with Potter chasing a potential replacement for Mohammed Kudus.

However, Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt and Serie A outfits Fiorentina and Roma also interested.

Graham Potter West Ham

Graham Potter has struggled to land his transfer targets so far this summer (Credit: Imago)

West Ham set to miss out on yet another target

So far this summer, it has been a running trend for West Ham to miss out on their targets.

Thierno Barry recently signed for Everton, in what was another big blow for Potter.

Now, it appears that the Hammers will be caught out again, with Forest ahead of the London club in the race for McAtee.

James McAtee at Man City

Appearances 34

Goals 7

Assists 0

Honours Community Sheild x1, UEFA Super Cup x1

McAtee has had a successful start to his career

With West Ham now having the money from Kudus’ move, this is simply unacceptable, especially with the attacker being a top talent.

Hopefully, Potter will step up his interest in McAtee in the coming weeks to ensure the Man City star moves to the London Stadium this summer.

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