Manchester City’s Leeds United-linked playmaker James McAtee has reportedly been the subject of several enquiries from Germany.
After two years out on loan at Sheffield United, McAtee was reintegrated into the Manchester City squad last summer.
However, opportunities have proven limited in what has been a trying campaign for the decorated giants.
James McAtee has found first-team opportunities limited at Manchester City.James McAtee has found first-team opportunities limited at Manchester City.
James McAtee has found first-team opportunities limited at Manchester City. | Carl Recine/Getty Images
Leeds United and Nottingham Forest’s James McAtee competition
Leeds and Nottingham Forest are among those to have been linked with moves for McAtee, although it has been suggested the latter stand a better chance of landing him.
It now appears possible he may elude the reach of any Premier League suitors, with clubs in the Bundesliga said to be circling.
A move away from the Etihad Stadium is thought to be possible, with the 22-year-old having managed just three league starts this term.
James McAtee spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester City.James McAtee spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester City.
James McAtee spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United from Manchester City. | Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
Leeds United’s prior interest in James McAtee
Following Leeds’ play-off final heartbreak last year, the Whites hierarchy got to work on a plan for summer signings.
A number of attacking midfielders were looked at, including McAtee. However, a deal for the former Blade could not be done.
“It might have been a Championship loan or a Premier League loan. We thought we were first in the queue if it was going to be in the Premier League and he ended up being sold for £27m to Brentford.
“To strengthen our team and to make it better, we have to shop at the highest level possible. And there is lots and lots of frustration.”