Leeds United are reportedly eyeing a bold move to secure the services of Manchester City playmaker and England Under-21 captain James McAtee before the January transfer window opens.
McAtee is attracting attention from several clubs as the winter window approaches. Although Leeds showed interest in the midfielder over the summer, he ultimately remained at Manchester City at Pep Guardiola’s request. Despite making some appearances in the Premier League and Champions League, McAtee is seeking regular playing time.
After a successful loan spell at Sheffield United, where he helped secure promotion and fought against relegation, McAtee is now looking for a new challenge. Leeds are among the clubs interested in signing him, with competition from other Premier League teams as well as some overseas clubs.
Former player Carlton Palmer believes Leeds have a strong chance of landing McAtee due to their promotion push and the midfielder’s desire for playing time. With a solid squad in various positions, Leeds see McAtee as the missing piece to strengthen their midfield and boost their chances of promotion.
With a strong team overall, Leeds lack depth in the number 10 position, where McAtee could potentially thrive. His impressive stats indicate that he could be a valuable addition to the squad, providing the creativity and skill needed for a successful promotion push.
