Manchester City receives offer from Nottingham Forest for James McAtee and rejects the amount presented

City demands €40 million for English midfielder amid growing interest from European clubs

Manchester City has officially rejected a €30 million bid from Nottingham Forest for midfielder James McAtee, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 21-year-old English talent, who is no longer in Pep Guardiola’s plans, is attracting increasing attention from clubs across Europe.

Nottingham Forest leads the race, but falls short on price

Nottingham Forest is currently leading the race for McAtee’s signature. The Premier League club made the first formal move this summer, hoping to seal the deal swiftly ahead of other suitors. However, Manchester City’s board turned down the offer immediately, setting a minimum asking price of £35 million (€40 million).

Despite the rejection, Forest remains optimistic about the possibility of completing the transfer, but they are aware that negotiations will not be easy.

McAtee’s future lies away from Manchester City

James McAtee has found opportunities limited under Pep Guardiola and is expected to leave the club permanently before the transfer window closes. Manchester City is open to selling the midfielder but is holding firm on its valuation.

Several European clubs monitoring situation

The race for McAtee is far from a one-horse contest. Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham, Atalanta, and Borussia Dortmund have all expressed interest in the England U21 international. As negotiations continue, the player’s future remains one of the most closely watched stories of the current window.