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How Nottingham Forest can turn James McAtee into the next Elliot Anderson

Nottingham Forest may have felt that Elliot Anderson’s shoes would be difficult to fill after his Manchester City switch. But James McAtee is already proving he can do it.

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James McAtee still puzzled by something that happened in Nottingham Forest draw

Nottingham Forest were once again at the centre of another VAR controversy as they drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town. Neco Williams opened the scoring early in the first half before Julio Enciso equalised prior to half-time.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 8

‘England is never a closed shop’ - Could James McAtee follow Elliot Anderson into the Three Lions squad after starting to justify £30m transfer fee at Nottingham Forest?

It was on the back of that success, in the summer of 2025, that classy midfielder McAtee completed a £30 million ($40m) transfer to the City Ground. Forest were considered to have pulled off quite the coup at that stage.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / December 30

New twist in £30m midfielder transfer rumour from Nizaar Kinsella

We wrote yesterday about the rumours gathering steam that Chelsea were keen on buying James McAtee from Nottingham Forest. It makes sense – he’s a former Man City youth player, still 23 and likely available pretty cheap as he’s not getting a game at Nottingham Forest after a summer move there.

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Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / December 30

BlueCo eyeing former Manchester City midfielder but not yet for Chelsea

It is actually BlueCo who are eyeing a former Manchester City midfielder rather than Chelsea, at least not yet anyway. Strasbourg is a known route to Chelsea for many players, being their sister club and under the same ownership group.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 28

Report: Chelsea and Leeds in transfer tug-of-war for £30m midfield gem

Chelsea are interested in signing the Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee in the coming months. The England Under-21 captain has performed quite well in the Premier League, with notable appearances for the likes of Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / August 17, 2025

The process to trim the Manchester City squad continues as James McAtee leaves

Manchester City began the 25/26 season with a comfortable 4-nil win over Wolves at Molineux. It was a polished performance from Pep Guardiola’s side, although it wasn’t a perfect performance.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / August 15, 2025

A Manchester City midfielder gets the move he needs and the possibility to return to City remains open

When the summer transfer window opened, James McAtee always seemed like a player who was destined to leave Manchester City. McAtee had a frustrating 24/25 season.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 14, 2025

Nottingham Forest win the race for Tottenham target seen as a James Maddison alternative

Tottenham Hotspur have lost former skipper Son Heung-min to MLS club Los Angeles FC and, after James Maddison suffered an ACL rupture during pre-season, they are keen to bring in fresh attacking reinforcements before the transfer deadline.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 12, 2025

Tottenham transfer blow as PL rivals enter market for €100m South American ace

Tottenham are in dire need of new attackers as the Lilywhites get ready for a new era at N17. The Lilywhites are already without Heung-Min Son for the upcoming season, after the South Korean called quits on his Spurs career earlier last week.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / August 11, 2025

James McAtee is seemingly close to signing for Nottingham Forest in what is a big week for Manchester City

This week looms as a big week for departures for Manchester City. Jack Grealish is on the verge of completing a loan move to Everton. Surprisingly, Savinho has been linked with a move to Tottenham by Fabrizio Romano.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Harry Hotspur / August 10, 2025

Report: Tottenham ready to pay up for exceptional dribbler 'everyone loves'

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in the Manchester City attacking midfielder James McAtee this summer. According to a report from GMS, the player is valued at £40 million, and Tottenham do not have any problems with the asking price.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 5, 2025

Transfer correspondent reveals truth of Tottenham interest in £42.5 million Salford sensation

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a number of creative midfielders in the ongoing summer transfer window, and there has been a lot of noise as regards a potential move to bring Manchester City academy graduate James McAtee to Hotspur Way.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 2, 2025

Tottenham seek payback as they move to hijack Nottingham Forest’s move for 'unbelievable' player

Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest have had some beef this summer transfer window and it is safe to say that there is no love lost between the two clubs.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / July 29, 2025

Nottingham Forest’s opening bid for James McAtee is rejected by Manchester City but the matter isn’t over

It would be a major surprise if James McAtee were a member of the Manchester City squad for next season. There is no doubting James McAtee’s talent and potential but there doesn’t seem to be room for him in Pep Guardiola’s squad.

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Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / July 24, 2025

James McAtee reportedly has a move to another Premier League club in his sights

It was reported earlier this week that Manchester City had set an asking price of £35 million to sell James McAtee this summer. James Ducker reported for The Telegraph that City had placed the £35 million tag on McAtee in light of interest from various clubs across the Premier League and Europe.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / July 21, 2025

Manchester City have set their asking price to sell James McAtee this summer

James McAtee is one player who appears certain to leave Manchester City this summer. McAtee needs regular first-team football to further develop as a player.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 14, 2025

Manchester City talent McAtee targeted by Atalanta, but visiting Eintracht Frankfurt

Manchester City talent James McAtee remains a target for Atalanta, Milan and Fiorentina, but Eintracht Frankfurt invited him to view their facilities. The creative midfielder is a product of the Manchester City youth academy, but looking for more regular first team football, which he has realised he won’t get in his current club.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / June 29, 2025

Fiorentina aiming for McAtee bargain from Manchester City

Fiorentina are reportedly hoping to swoop for Manchester City attacking midfielder James McAtee, believing they can get a deal done for under €20m. According to La Nazione newspaper, via Tuttomercatoweb, the groundwork was already done in 2024 with an initial approach for a potential January move.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / June 2, 2025

Scouting James McAtee: Strengths, Weaknesses and Tactical fit at Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur and Daniel Levy have been putting the summer transfer plans in place, and especially with the North Londoners securing Champions League

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / May 30, 2025

Another clue has emerged that points to James McAtee leaving Manchester City this summer

It was revealed by Esteemed Kompany sources earlier this week that there were a host of clubs interested in signing James McAtee this summer. McAtee was left out of the Manchester City squad for their final three games of the 24/25 season.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 30, 2025

Report: Newcastle United among clubs eyeing Man City star who’s available for €30m

Newcastle United are reportedly among the clubs eyeing up a potential transfer move for Manchester City youngster James McAtee this summer. According to a report from Esteemed Kompany, Man City could be ready to let McAtee go for €30m, and it’s put a number of clubs in the Premier League and Bundesliga on alert.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 24, 2025

Milan among clubs interested in Manchester City talent McAtee

Reports in the UK suggest that Milan are among the clubs interested in a potential deal for Manchester City talent James McAtee during the summer transfer

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / November 22, 2024

Leeds United make 'audacious bid' to sign Premier League midfielder with 61 goals & 37 assists

Leeds United are reportedly eyeing Manchester City midfielder James McAtee, with an ambitious plan to bring the highly-rated 22-year-old to Elland Road during the January transfer window.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / January 7, 2024

Why James McAtee is the future Bernardo Silva replacement

The rising star of Manchester City’s James McAtee is demonstrating his ability to excel at the highest level. Currently on loan with Premier League side Sheffield United for the second time, McAtee is building on the success of his previous loan spell with the club last season.