Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims James McAtee‘s contract situation is being ‘seriously monitored’ by an increasing number of top European clubs including Manchester United.
The 19-year-old, who is being compared to a young version of club legend David Silva, has starred for City’s youth academy side so far this campaign.
The teenager made his senior debut in the third round of the EFL Cup last month, coming on as a substitute in City’s 6-1 victory at home against Wycombe Wanderers.
McAtee is considered by Man City as one of their brightest prospects within their academy and they hope in the near future that he can emulate Phil Foden by cementing a regular place in their starting lineup.
However, McAtee’s future is in some doubt as top European clubs are apparently keen on him as he approaches the final 18 months of his contract,
According to Daily Mail, Developments around James McAtee are being monitored by an increasing number of top clubs including Manchester United, Ajax, Atletico Madrid, Liverpool, and Barcelona.
Manchester United saw the 19-year old attacking midfielder leave their academy as a boy and have followed his progress closely.
McAtee scored a hat-trick on Wednesday, his third of the season, during City’s UEFA Youth League defeat to Club Brugge. His performance highlighted the burgeoning talent he possesses as he continues to impress City coaching staff.
In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by City Xtra and City Chief, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.
Need him to sign a new contract ASAP
— alrobs2005 (@alex88407577) November 4, 2021
As expected. We just need to get this over the line. Give him whatever he wants https://t.co/ibjyVRkWRu
— TJ (@_TJ932O) November 4, 2021
Extend his contract
— 17 (@DeBruyneProp) November 4, 2021
don’t even dare let him go, best player in the academy by a country mile
— ⚡ (@Ethan4707) November 4, 2021
@PepTeam please we can’t lose him
— Kyle (@daminabo__) November 4, 2021
I swear if we let that goal machine go.
Mf is a mini Lampard.
— Daedalus (@mvx_mcfc) November 4, 2021
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