According to reports from The Daily Mail, Manchester City midfielder James McAtee is expected to leave the club during the upcoming summer transfer window.
McAtee returned to Manchester City last summer following a successful loan spell where he impressed while playing for Sheffield United.
During the 2024-25 campaign, he featured in 27 matches across all competitions for City, managing to score seven goals. This tally notably includes a memorable hat-trick in the FA Cup against Salford City.
Despite these contributions, his role largely remained secondary, with limited starts in the Premier League and inconsistent playing time overall.
With Manchester City planning squad changes, particularly following Kevin De Bruyne`s departure and the arrival of new midfield options, McAtee`s path to becoming a regular starter appears to remain restricted.
As he enters the final year of his current contract, the 22-year-old midfielder is attracting considerable interest from several Bundesliga teams eager to secure his signature.
A move away from Manchester City could provide McAtee with the crucial opportunity to establish himself as a key player at another club.
Clubs from Germany reportedly interested in bringing McAtee to the Bundesliga include RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Stuttgart. They join Bayer Leverkusen, who have held a long-standing interest in the player.
These potential suitors are said to view McAtee as a dynamic and versatile midfielder capable of enhancing the creativity of their squads.
Considering the Bundesliga`s strong reputation for consistently developing young talent, it is likely seen as an appealing destination for McAtee.
Although McAtee was not included in Manchester City`s squad for the Club World Cup, he played a significant role for the England Under-21 team. He starred in their run to a second consecutive European Championship title, capped by their 3-2 victory over Germany in the final on Saturday.
His potential departure isn`t an indication of a lack of faith from his current club. Any deal that sees him leave the Etihad Stadium is anticipated to include a buyback clause, allowing City the option to re-sign him in the future.
