Momentum is building for James McAtee's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount)
Key player as direct competitor (Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo)
Some better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho)
Manchester City have named their Club World Cup squad with youngster James McAtee overlooked in a move that could lead to his exit with Manchester United among those keen
| 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. |
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| 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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67.8
68.8
|
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall |
 Chelsea
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€24.9M |
|
67.7
69.2
|
Donny van de Beek |
 Girona
|
€8.5M |
|
67.7
71.2
|
Albert Sambi Lokonga |
 Sevilla
|
€9.8M |
|
67.6
68.6
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Antoine Makoumbou |
 Cagliari
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€2.7M |
|
67.6
71.9
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Sven Mijnans |
 AZ
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€8.7M |
|
67.6
77.8
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Gianluca Busio |
 Venezia
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€10.2M |
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67.5
67.5
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Kevin Kampl |
 RB Leipzig
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€2.3M |
|
67.5
67.5
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Jon Guridi |
 Alaves
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€2.6M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
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| Tyler Dibling | 02-06-2025 | Report | |
| Viktor Gyökeres | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| R. Cherki | 18-05-2025 | Report | |
| Éderson | 30-04-2025 | Report | |
| Xavi Simons | 25-04-2025 | Report | |
| Stanislav Lobotka | 24-04-2025 | Report | |
| Adam Wharton | 23-04-2025 | Report | |
| Felix Nmecha | 21-03-2025 | Report |
Man City
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
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 €17.8M and €21.8M. His last transfer was from Man City to Sheff Utd in 2023. Sheff Utd loaned James McAtee for free from Man City.
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