(Credit: Hasan Karim - Breaking Media/Imago)

James Murray

Tue 5 August 2025 8:00, UK

Manchester City will accept a £30million offer for James McAtee that will likely see him “end up at Nottingham Forest” this summer. 

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The recent arrivals of Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki have pushed the 22-year-old down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium.

Football Insider revealed on 2 July McAtee wants to leave Man City for the good of his development, with first-team football his priority.

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McAtee started in just nine games for Pep Guardiola’s side last season, where he registered seven goals in 27 appearances. 

James McAtee’s 2024-25 stats (Credit: Imago)

This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.

Borson believes the 10-time English champions would probably accept a £30million bid for McAtee this summer.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “I think there will be quite a lot of movement with City between now and the end of the window.

“I think City will do that deal.” 

James McAtee is expected to leave Man City this summer (Credit: Imago)

In terms of another potential exit at the Etihad, former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider Tottenham have set their sights on signing Jack Grealish.
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