According to the Daily MailNewcastle United are one of the clubs reportedly monitoring Manchester City’s James McAtee.
The attacking midfielder spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United, first in the Championship and then in the Premier League.
After receiving several offers for his services, McAtee returned to his parent club, Man City, where the youngster has not been preferred by manager Pep Guardiola.
The 22-year-old has played just 26 minutes in three Premier League appearances this season.
Despite showing promise in his limited opportunities at the Etihad, McAtee has had few chances, with some of City’s senior players underperforming.
It’s no secret that the Magpies are looking for a left attacking midfielder who can play on the right side of their attack.
They have used Jacob Murphy, Joelinton and Harvey Barnes in that position this season, but Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is looking for better options on the market.
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Miguel Almiron has fallen down the pecking order and is set to leave the club either in this transfer window or this summer, making signing a new attacking midfielder a priority at St James’ Park.
Reports suggest the City Academy graduate is priced in the region of £25million, a figure which could provide Guardiola with funds to reinvest in his under-performing squad.
A move to Newcastle United could be perfect for McAtee’s career and could work in the same way that Cole Palmer’s move to Chelsea worked for him.
The City youngster is talented and there is no doubting his potential, but it would be difficult for him to get regular game time ahead of Man City’s star-studded midfield.
His progress as a player could come to a halt at the Etihad Stadium and Newcastle offer the perfect opportunity for him to progress to the next level as a player.
Although McAtee could arrive, Sean Longstaff could soon be leaving the club.
