Newcastle enter race for £26m Manchester City talent | OneFootball

Newcastle United are monitoring the situation of Manchester City starlet James McAtee ahead of a potential summer swoop.

According to Esteemed Kompany, the Premier League champions could be prepared to cash in on the 22-year-old midfielder, with a £26m million price tag placing several clubs across England and Germany on red alert. Newcastle are among the clubs exploring a move, with Nottingham Forest and Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig also keeping tabs.

It is no surprise that McAtee is attracting this level of interest. While first-team opportunities at the Etihad have been limited, the England U21 international has shown flashes of brilliance both on loan and in cup appearances under Pep Guardiola. He now appears ready to take the next step in his career.

Newcastle enter race for £26m Manchester City talent

Eddie Howe has made a habit of nurturing young talent at St James’ Park. From Anthony Gordon’s development into an England international to the growing maturity of Lewis Miley, the Magpies have become a destination club for players seeking serious progression. McAtee fits that profile perfectly.

Newcastle will be in Europe again next season after lifting the Carabao Cup and finishing strongly in the Premier League. They are building something long-term. We are a desirable destination for young players like McAtee who are seeking steady playing time at the top level because of their ambition and the chance to compete for major honors.

Given the success of English players overseas, German clubs may also be tempting for McAtee, but he could flourish in the Premier League under Howe's tutelage.The midfielder’s technical skill, creative flair, and ability to operate between the lines are qualities that Newcastle lack in certain games, particularly when Bruno Guimarães is unavailable.

City may still hesitate to sell to a direct rival, but McAtee’s situation is becoming increasingly hard to ignore.