James McAtee went through a medical on Tuesday ahead of his season-long loan to Sheffield United from Manchester City, according to a new report.
The upcoming season provides several of Manchester City’s most acclaimed youngsters a chance to justify the hype that has surrounded them for years.
Cole Palmer is set to be handed the golden opportunity of being one of the side’s go-to wingers next term.
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The likes of Gavin Bazunu, Romeo Lavia and Darko Gyabi are set for first-team minutes in the Premier League for the likes of Southampton and Leeds United.
CJ-Egan Riley has reunited with former City captain Vincent Kompany by signing for Burnley on a permanent basis, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis joining his fellow academy graduate on a season-long loan.
Other City loanees include Tommy Doyle, James Trafford and Yan Couto, who are expected to make their presences felt at Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield United and Girona respectively.
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However, a wonderkid whose future remains uncertain heading into the brand new campaign is James McAtee.
The initial reports surrounding the Salford Silva - as he is famously known amongst the Manchester City fanbase - had indicated the plan was to integrate the youngster into the first-team by deploying him in wider positions.
McAtee was expected to following in the footsteps of Phil Foden, who has predominantly functioned as a winger instead of in midfield, since becoming a regular fixture in the the first-team.
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A host of Premier League and Championship sides fancy a loan swoop the 19-year-old, with a move on a temporary basis set for the young playmaker.
As per the latest information provided by Alan Nixon, Sheffield United are aiming to swiftly wrap up a loan deal to sign James McAtee for the upcoming campaign.
Further details mention the England U-19 international was at Bramall Lane on Tuesday to undergo a medical - with the move to further down in South Yorkshire all but confirmed.
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It has been stated the Blades had to work quickly to ensure that they secured McAtee’s services, with a host of sides across Europe, including Huddersfield Town, reigniting their interest in a loan move.
Encouragingly, it is expected that McAtee will be a starter for the Championship club this season.
McAtee is clearly considered as a part of the City's framework in the years to come after penning a long-term deal in February that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium till at least 2026.
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Regular minutes in one of the most competitive and physically demanding divisions in Europe is what could ultimately accelerate James McAtee’s development to unseen levels.
Topics: Manchester City, Premier League, James McAtee, Pep Guardiola, Sheffield United, EFL Championship, Transfers, Manchester City Transfer News & Rumours
Srinivas Sadhanand