Bayer Leverkusen looks at a potential move for James Mcatee from Manchester City, while Erik ten Hag seems to get one to get one on Manchester United, who also considered the player
Bayer Leverkusen weighs a bid for the younger James Mcatee from Manchester City – who is previously connected to Manchester United. Erik ten Hag is now in charge of the German outfit and will have to replace Florian Wirtz.
The playmaker closes a £ 116 million switch to Liverpool, so that the Bundesliga outfit will surrender cash and a considerable void that must be filled. They have identified the city's playmaker as a person who could strengthen their team, reports Sky Germany.
McATEE has enjoyed a number of impressive moments in a city shirt, but is still very committed to Pep Guardiola, who is known for taking his time in integrating young players in his system. The recent signing sessions can also push him through the pecking order.
He scored a FA Cup-Hattrick a few months ago and also contributed to the Premier League. One of those enthusiastic about McATee is the Red Devils. Selling directly to the Old Trafford -Outfit, however, would be a huge controversial step.
As a result, it could open the door for the former manager of the club, Ten Hag, to dive into the city that probably prefers the sale of him abroad if they had to give up the player.
Guardiola admits that he wants to keep the 22-year-old, but would understand his desire to play regularly. He said in April: “For the age I would like him to stay. But I understand that players want more minutes. He can play different positions, but I don't know what the team will be like and we will see.”
City has seen Cole Palmer flourish since leaving Etihad. He went to Chelsea, where he knew he would play regularly and saw his career bloom – which can take into account the thinking of McATEE. Conversely, the patience of Phil Foden in Manchester was richly rewarded.
Another factor in the game is that McATee's contract will expire in 2026 – the city shier's hierarchy leaves him to give him a new deal or cash before he becomes a free agent. The Manchester Club has bought and sold well in recent years, which means that they have to do the PSR line well.
Mcatee can also see Leverkusen as an ideal destination, given how people like Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham are excited in Germany. The Bundesliga -Outfit can also offer Champions League football.