Man City starlet keen for Germany transfer as club near move for Harry Kane’s rival
Mainz are leading the race to sign James McAtee from Manchester City, talkSPORT understands. The midfielder is attracting interest from several Bundesliga sides this month. McAtee is keen on a move to Germany amid interest from MainzGetty The midfielder scored a hat-trick against Salford City on SaturdayGetty Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart are all keen on a move for the 22-year-old. However, the side currently fifth in the German top flight are his most likely destination at present. McAtee, who came through City’s academy, scored a hat-trick in their 8-0 win over Salford City on Saturday. The England Under-21 international has been limited to just 36 minutes of Premier League action so far this season, though. Meanwhile, there are only 18 months remaining on his contract, which is due to expire in 2026. He previously spent the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United, making 75 appearances for the Blades. McAtee’s potential departure comes as City close in on the signing of a current Bundesliga star. talkSPORT previously revealed the champions have held advanced talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the £60million signing of Omar Marmoush. The Egypt international has scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in 16 Bundesliga appearances this season. Only Harry Kane has scored more than Marmoush this term after grabbing his 15th league goal of the campaign on Saturday. City are also closing in on the signing of MarmoushGetty Only Kane has scored more Bundesliga goals this seasonReuters City’s deal for Marmoush would take their January spending close to the £100m mark already with over two weeks of the window remaining. Pep Guardiola’s side are also set to complete the imminent signing of Abdukodir Khusanov. The Uzbek defender is on the verge of joining from Lens after a deal worth £33m plus add-ons was agreed by the two clubs. As for outgoings, Kyle Walker is keen on a move to AC Milan after asking to leave the club this month. The 34-year-old was not named in the matchday squad for the weekend’s FA Cup win. Guardiola later confirmed this was due to his request for a transfer away from the Etihad Stadium.
Mainz are leading the race to sign James McAtee from Manchester City, talkSPORT understands.
The midfielder is attracting interest from several Bundesliga sides this month.
Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart are all keen on a move for the 22-year-old.
However, the side currently fifth in the German top flight are his most likely destination at present.
McAtee, who came through City’s academy, scored a hat-trick in their 8-0 win over Salford City on Saturday.
The England Under-21 international has been limited to just 36 minutes of Premier League action so far this season, though.
Meanwhile, there are only 18 months remaining on his contract, which is due to expire in 2026.
He previously spent the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United, making 75 appearances for the Blades.
McAtee’s potential departure comes as City close in on the signing of a current Bundesliga star.
talkSPORT previously revealed the champions have held advanced talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the £60million signing of Omar Marmoush.
The Egypt international has scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in 16 Bundesliga appearances this season.
Only Harry Kane has scored more than Marmoush this term after grabbing his 15th league goal of the campaign on Saturday.
City’s deal for Marmoush would take their January spending close to the £100m mark already with over two weeks of the window remaining.
Pep Guardiola’s side are also set to complete the imminent signing of Abdukodir Khusanov.
The Uzbek defender is on the verge of joining from Lens after a deal worth £33m plus add-ons was agreed by the two clubs.
As for outgoings, Kyle Walker is keen on a move to AC Milan after asking to leave the club this month.
The 34-year-old was not named in the matchday squad for the weekend’s FA Cup win.
Guardiola later confirmed this was due to his request for a transfer away from the Etihad Stadium.
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