BVB target McAtee back on the market | OneFootball

He caused quite a stir at the U21 European Championship 2025. James McAtee (23) led England to the title last June. Even the German team couldn't stop the Young Lions, losing 3-2 in the final after extra time. Outstanding player: McAtee.

Numerous scouts took out their notebooks during the tournament and wrote the name of the attacking midfielder in capital letters. Especially since the captain of the English team received a nomination for the Team of the Tournament. Alongside Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund was also highly interested in McAtee. Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart also closely observed the performances of the man from Salford, England.

However, the young professional from Manchester City decided to stay in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest put 25.5 million euros on the table and secured the highly talented player until 2030.

Unhappy in Nottingham

McAtee doesn't seem to be truly satisfied with the Tricky Trees. His record reads rather modestly with not even 500 minutes of playtime. Not once did the midfielder play the full 90 minutes. He neither scored nor assisted a goal.

According to Sky Sports, the 32-time junior international is looking for a change of scenery. Some Premier League clubs have already taken notice, it is said. Racing Strasbourg, Besiktas Istanbul, and FC Porto are also among the interested clubs that haven't forgotten McAtee's performances during the recent U21 European Championship. Bundesliga clubs are likely involved in this transfer period as well. However, the pay-TV channel does not mention any names.

Due to his long-term contract and a market value of 23 million euros (according to transfermarkt.de), only a loan seems realistic. A sale is not currently being considered by Nottingham Forest's management.

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