RB Leipzig 
- 12 July
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Will James McAtee leave Man City and join RB Leipzig?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for James McAtee's transfer to RB Leipzig, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- RB Leipzig has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as James McAtee.
- RB Leipzig has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of James McAtee (22).
- RB Leipzig has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of James McAtee.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Xavi Simons, Christoph Baumgartner)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Xavi Simons, Christoph Baumgartner)
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Key player as direct competitor (Xavi Simons, Christoph Baumgartner)
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Some better competitors for position (Xavi Simons, Xaver Schlager)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Xavi Simons, Xaver Schlager)
Alternatives of RB Leipzig
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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67.7
69.2
|
Donny van de Beek |
 Girona
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€4.8M |
|
67.7
71.2
|
Albert Sambi Lokonga |
 Arsenal
|
€8.2M |
|
67.6
68.6
|
Antoine Makoumbou |
 Samsunspor
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€2.3M |
|
67.6
67.6
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Jon Guridi |
 Alaves
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€2.2M |
|
67.6
71.9
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Sven Mijnans |
 AZ
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€10.4M |
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67.6
77.8
|
Gianluca Busio |
 Venezia
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€6.8M |
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67.4
68.4
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Malcom |
 Al-Hilal
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€16.5M |
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67.4
67.7
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Florian Neuhaus |
 Gladbach
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€2.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Mukasa | 08-04-2025 | Report | |
| Mateo Kovacic | 26-02-2025 | Report | |
| Xavi Simons | 30-01-2025 | Report | |
| Matheus Nunes | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| Lutsharel Geertruida | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| António Silva | 29-08-2024 | Report | |
| Kane Taylor | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Samu Aghehowa | 15-08-2024 | Report |
James McAtee
AM (C), M (CR)
Skill: 64.4
Pot: 71.9
Team
Man City
Man City
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€20.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€18.5M – €22.7M
Latest Football Transfer News
Who is James McAtee?
James McAtee (ENG) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Man City. James McAtee is 22 years old (2002/10/18) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 28. James McAtee has also been used as a deep lying playmaker, an advanced playmaker and as a ball winning midfielder.
James McAtee's current transfer value is between €18.5M and €22.7M. His last transfer was from Man City to Sheff Utd in 2023. Sheff Utd loaned James McAtee for free from Man City.
James McAtee latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
