Leeds United are planning to sign Manchester City midfielder James McAtee this summer.
Manager Daniel Farke wants to add a creative number 10 to the team before the new Premier League season starts.
Leeds won the Championship last season, but they still need strong players to survive in the top division.
Last summer, Leeds wanted to bring in a new attacking midfielder after Georginio Rutter left.
But they couldn’t find the right player at the time. Now, they are back looking and McAtee is top of the list.
Leeds Face Competition for McAtee
Leeds are not the only club interested in McAtee. Reports say that Nottingham Forest, West Ham, Crystal Palace and even Bayer Leverkusen from Germany also want him.
Manchester City are ready to sell McAtee if they get around £25 million. His contract ends next summer, so City may sell him now to avoid losing him for free.
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McAtee didn’t play many full games this season. He only started 3 times in the Premier League.
But in total, he made 15 appearances and scored 3 goals. Even with less time on the pitch, he showed quality.
Pep Guardiola once called him a “special player,” and many believe he can do well outside of Man City.
Why McAtee Fits at Leeds
Leeds need more strength in the attacking midfield role. Right now, Brenden Aaronson is the only proper number 10 in the team.
Joel Piroe is better used up front, so the position is still weak. McAtee can bring skill, energy, and goals from midfield.
The 22-year-old also wants regular game time, which is hard to get at City.
At Leeds, he could play a key role in Farke’s system and help the team settle in the Premier League.
What Fans Can Expect
Leeds fans should watch this transfer story closely. McAtee has great talent, and his stats show he takes good shots and makes smart passes.
Even though he didn’t get many minutes, he showed he’s ready for more.
If Leeds sign him, it would be a big move. He’s young, English, and already has Premier League experience.
He could help the Whites stay up next season and build for the future.
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