Manchester City attacker James McAtee has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent months.
James McAtee has struggled for regular game time this season, and he needs to move on in search of regular playing time. Scottish champions Celtic are keen on securing his signature, and they will face competition from West Ham United, Fulham and Crystal Palace, as per Football Insider.
All three English clubs are keen on securing his signature if he is made available. Meanwhile, Celtic are hoping to sign the player on loan, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. The Premier League clubs will be able to pay more than them in wages and transfer fees for the player.
It remains to be seen whether Celtic can get ahead of their rivals and secure his signature. McAtee needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and moving away from Manchester City would be ideal for him. The youngster is highly rated around the country, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He could develop into a quality player with the right guidance.
Manchester City should cash in on McAtee
Manchester City will not be able to provide him with the opportunities he needs right now, and they should look to cash in on the player. The 22-year-old has the physical and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and a move to Scotland would also be an interesting opportunity for him. There is no doubt that he has the qualities to thrive in Scottish football and he could transform Celtic in the attack.
The attacker has a contract with Manchester City until the summer of 2026, and he could be available for a reasonable amount of money. It will be interesting to see if his suitors are willing to sign him permanently next month.
Meanwhile, Celtic might not be able to compete with the English clubs financially, but they have an advantage in the race to sign the player. They might be able to offer him UEFA Champions League football, while the likes of West Ham, Fulham and Crystal Palace will certainly not be able to offer that.
