BEST SIGNING EVER;Nottingham Forest reveals 22-year-old man city star has signed deal with club
Forest and Spurs Target City Starlet McAtee
Championship Experience Shapes a Premier League Prospect
James McAtee’s footballing story is beginning to turn a new page. After two development-rich loan spells at Sheffield United, the Manchester City academy graduate is now a serious summer target for both Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur. As reported by TBR Football, “Tottenham showed an interest in January and remain keen, but TBR Football understands that Forest are set to make a big play for McAtee.”
At 22, McAtee’s path mirrors that of other City academy products like Cole Palmer, who made a decisive move to Chelsea in search of playing time. And now, McAtee finds himself at a similar crossroads, weighing the allure of established first-team football against the familiarity of the Etihad training pitches.
With just over a year remaining on his contract and no clear path into Pep Guardiola’s stacked midfield, a permanent departure feels inevitable. And McAtee’s intent is clear: he’s “keen on regular first-team football,” a message that will resonate with clubs across Europe and England.
Forest Lead Chase for a Creative Engine
Nottingham Forest’s interest arrives at a fascinating juncture. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side have impressed this season and are eyeing European qualification — a scenario that seemed distant not long ago. According to TBR Football, Forest may soon lose Morgan Gibbs-White, and “it is easy to see McAtee as the ideal replacement.”
The symmetry is notable. Gibbs-White has been a creative heartbeat at Forest, and McAtee, with similar traits and a grounded footballing education, is a logical heir. There’s even a sense of footballing irony in the suggestion that “Gibbs-White and McAtee could very well swap clubs this summer.”
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