Aston Villa are interested in raiding Manchester City for playmaker James McAtee amid links with move to Liverpool.
The Daily Mail claim that McAtee is one of the names on Villa’s transfer wish list during this month’s transfer window.
Villa are seeking new signings to bolster Steven Gerrard’s squad, with McAtee now seen as a potential addition.
McAtee, 19, has been coming up through the City ranks in recent years and is shining for their Under-23’s.
With 11 goals and two assists in 12 Premier League 2 games, McAtee is showing his quality and immense potential.
Pep Guardiola even handed McAtee a Premier League debut earlier this season in a display that prompted Gary Neville to liken him to David Silva.
The problem for City is that McAtee is out of contract in 2023 and clubs now want to take advantage and sign him.
The Daily Mail claim that Liverpool want to sign McAtee, but they could yet miss out to their former midfielder Gerrard.
Villa’s recruitment of young players has been impressive in recent times, bringing in the likes of Louie Barry, Caleb Chukwuemeka and Lamare Bogarde.
McAtee could now be another addition, with Gerrard no doubt hoping his pull can help beat Liverpool.
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