‘We’re gonna lose him’, ‘Sell him if he wants to leave’ – Many fans react as PL Trio Interested in Man City’s ‘exceptional’ young talent

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims James McAtee is attracting interest from Premier League Trio.

The versatile 19-year-old attacking midfielder, who was born in Salford, has been in Manchester City’s academy for eight years, having first joined the club in 2013.

The City academy graduate, who Pep Guardiola once lauded as ‘exceptional’ as per the Manchester Evening News, is one of the most exciting names coming from the club.

The attacking midfielder was handed his senior by Guardiola in September last year in a Carabao Cup clash against League One side Wycombe Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium.

He has since featured in two more games for City this term but they now have a decision to make on his short-term future between now and the end of the month.

According to Daily Mail, James McAtee is attracting interest from Brighton, Leicester and Aston Villa, with the 19 year-old yet to agree a new contract at Man City.

The report adds that Championship quartet Bournemouth, QPR, Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City are all also interested in securing a loan deal for the Manchester City star.

As per the report, Pep Guardiola and Man City have asked James McAtee to be patient as he continues to learn from those around him but the prospect of playing first team football regularly is a big attraction.

In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by City Xtra, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.

We’re gonna lose him https://t.co/HHWJK0PZgC

— 🍿 (@Obi_BALR) January 25, 2022

Don’t sell him @ManCity our best academy player this szn

— KDBWrld17 (@Kdbwrld17) January 25, 2022

Really home he’s patient enough 🙌🏽

— king Foden 👑 (@CityLife433) January 25, 2022

It will be a travesty if we couldn’t extend his contract at City. He is way too big of a talent for not to make it. https://t.co/fXzc0zBOpd

— Harry 🌈🇵🇸 (@Footballism16) January 25, 2022

If he doesn’t want to sign the contract we should sell him with a buy back clause

— TrapMoneyCity (@TrapMoneyCity1) January 25, 2022

Sell him if he wants to leave

— victor (@makavic1) January 25, 2022

If he still hasn’t signed, he can go. we don’t want any players that aren’t 100% committed to the shirt, rag. https://t.co/miOVdDpE9J

— J Champagnie (@AimForThePep) January 25, 2022

to be honest Foden started some PL, FA, CL games at age 17 already under Pep and had lots of sub opportunity as well. McAtee has total of 3 minutes of PL football and he became 19 yo 4 months ago. Not sure why we dont loan him out at least.

— H. P. (@CornerTweet) January 25, 2022