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Manchester City midfielder James McAtee is on the verge of a permanent transfer this summer, with Nottingham Forest reportedly leading the race to sign him. The 22-year-old England Under-21 captain has attracted significant interest due to his creativity, vision, and maturity, which he demonstrated during loan spells at Sheffield United and his first full season with City’s senior squad. Despite Pep Guardiola’s admiration for McAtee's technical skills, the intense competition in City's midfield, featuring players like Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, and Mateo Kova?i?, has limited his first-team opportunities.

Nottingham Forest's persistence and readiness to meet Manchester City's financial demands, rumored to be close to £40 million, have positioned them as frontrunners, surpassing other interested clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt. Tottenham's interest has grown particularly after James Maddison's long-term injury sidelined the midfielder for much of the upcoming season, opening a potential vacancy in their lineup. Frankfurt had previously made an initial £25 million bid, which was rejected by City as insufficient.

The departures of McAtee and Jack Grealish from Manchester City's squad, with Grealish moving to Everton, have prompted City to explore incoming transfers. In this context, Manchester City have entered the competition to sign Rodrygo, a 24-year-old forward from Real Madrid. Guardiola is a known admirer, and the City's pursuit of Rodrygo is partly driven by the need to fill spaces freed by outgoing players, with Real Madrid reportedly open to offers around €100 million. Rodrygo has expressed respect for City's style, having scored and assisted multiple times against them in previous matches.




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