{"id":163122,"date":"2025-06-06T14:11:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T14:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/163122\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T14:11:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T14:11:15","slug":"fresh-james-mcatee-stance-taken-spells-serious-trouble-for-leeds-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/163122\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh James McAtee stance taken spells serious trouble for Leeds United"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

James McAtee seems like an important part of Leeds United\u2019s transfer plans this window, but it\u2019s not looking good.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Man City midfielder looks very likely to leave Manchester this summer after McAtee was left out the Club World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This comes after Pep Guardiola said he wanted a smaller squad<\/a>, and by letting go of McAtee<\/a>, it makes both Leeds and City happy.<\/p>\n

However, a \u00a335m price tag<\/a> stands in the way of the 49ers<\/a>, who might not want to spend so heavily on one position.<\/p>\n

To make matters worse, how McAtee feels about the move has just come out, and it spells serious trouble.<\/p>\n

\"PhotoPhoto by Gareth Copley\/Getty ImagesFresh James McAtee stance amid Leeds United interest<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old clearly feels ready to embark on a new journey away from Guardiola\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

City seem to have taken McAtee as far as they could, with the midfielder not getting the game time he needs right now.<\/p>\n

Alan Shearer has urged McAtee to leave<\/a>, and a move to Elland Road<\/a> would certainly guarantee game time with Daniel Farke<\/a> in need of a new number ten, and there is no denying the midfielder\u2019s quality as well.<\/p>\n

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But, despite Leeds\u2019 desire to sign the out-of-favour star, McAtee has a different feeling towards his future.<\/p>\n

Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has revealed the latest from the City midfielder\u2019s camp, and Farke might want to look away.<\/p>\n

A new German side in VfB Stuttgart have added McAtee to their shortlist, this is along with Bundesliga outfits Eintracht Frankfurt, who have enquired, and Bayer Leverkusen, who are interested.<\/p>\n

Leeds would probably think they can stick in this battle until Plettenberg revealed that McAtee is \u2018very interested\u2019 in the opportunity to play in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83c\udd95 VfB Stuttgart have added James #McAtee<\/a> to their shortlist. They are monitoring his situation closely and have already gathered all the relevant information. #VfB<\/a> are looking at several profiles for his position.<\/p>\n

Eintracht Frankfurt have also made an enquiry, while Bayer 04\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/OdZ9Woqoh1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Silver lining for Leeds and the 49ers in McAtee\u2019s preference <\/p>\n

Although it\u2019s looking like the Whites are losing a quality player in the 22-year-old, \u00a335m is not justifiable.<\/p>\n

There is every chance McAtee could light up Yorkshire through his ability, but the 49ers and Farke have to look into alternatives.<\/p>\n

The perfect option who has the blend of both quality and Premier League<\/a> experience is Emi Buendia<\/a>, as not only are Leeds getting a more experienced player, but Buendia is available for loan<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n\n\nBuendia\u2019s best season in the Premier League (21\/22)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGames played<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGoal involvements<\/td>\n10 (4G+6A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nChances created<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSuccessful Dribbles per 90<\/td>\n1.89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nDuels won<\/td>\n141<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

A loan deal means a cheaper alternative for the Whites, as the ownership will need to spend sensibly to avoid PSR concerns that might remain.<\/p>\n

Although it\u2019s a shame Leeds will miss out on McAtee, a deal further down the line might not be out of the picture.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n