Transfer News: Liverpool are monitoring Manchester City youngster James McAtee
According to Mail Online (h/t Liverpool Echo), Liverpool are one of the clubs that are keeping an eye on the situation of promising Manchester City teenager James McAtee.
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has scored 15 goals and provided three assists in 15 matches for the Citizens’ youth and reserve sides this season. The majority of his goals have come in the Premier League 2 as well as the UEFA Youth League.
McAtee has been making waves and is slowly coming through the ranks at Man City. He has become a dependable asset for the club and is attracting interest from suitors across Europe. He has also been dubbed as the ‘next Phil Foden.‘
It is believed that Manchester United, Barcelona, Ajax, and Atletico Madrid are seemingly interested in securing the services of the young midfielder. He has only 18 months left on his current contract with Man City. The Reds have been creating a great mix of players by bringing in some young talent into the club.
Jurgen Klopp hasn’t been shy of giving deserving youngsters a chance of proving themselves on the big stage. Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are some shining examples of the aforementioned statement. Liverpool could benefit from another mercurial attacking midfielder given their intense style of playing.
An eye on the future?
James could be a great long-term addition to the Reds. The youngster’s experience in England could help him adapt better to the Merseyside club. With an ageing midfield that consists of the likes of James Milner, Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson, the 2019 UEFA Champions League winners could use some reinforcement in the middle of the pitch.
The Merseysiders had to face grave injury issues last season which hampered their chances of getting any silverware. The only substantial addition to the Reds this season was Ibrahima Konate in the last transfer window. This could push them to make a greater dent in the near future.
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Liverpool could thus be tempted to add another exciting player to their ranks. Any interest is only speculatory at the moment and the club will have to fight off interest from a lot of teams if they are to make any substantial progress in this deal.
