Manchester City find themselves grappling with a conundrum over the future of their promising young midfielder, James McAtee.
McAtee is keen to build on the momentum of his last exceptional season at Sheffield United.
Despite an impressive run in the Championship, McAtee was conspicuously absent from the starting lineup of Sunday’s Community Shield.
The debut of Cole Palmer, who himself is attracting attention from clubs down south, provides an interesting subplot to this narrative. Moreover, the prominent role Kalvin Phillips continues to enjoy serves as a potent reminder of the potential obstacles in McAtee’s path at City.
Although the Sky Blues are hesitant to part ways with the young talent, they are aware of the mounting interest from several clubs. Celtic reportedly being one of them [Mail sport]
Several of the clubs interested are reportedly prepared to make a permanent bid, while others are open to loan.
Celtic have been recently linked with another Manchester City player, Tommy Doyle, who also spent last season on loan at Sheffield Utd. It’s yet unclear whether these recurring links are a product of the Bhoys close ties with the City Group.
However, considering the current strength of Celtic’s midfield, bringing another midfielder on board may not be their immediate priority. Nevertheless, the potential acquisition of a talent like McAtee would undeniably enrich the squad.
