Leicester City are battling the Champions League club in their second attempt to sign Enzo Maresca’s favourite

Leicester City will face Champions League competition in their second attempt to bring Manchester City midfielder James McAtee to the club this summer.

Following a loan move for the England Under-21 international last August, McAtee arrived at the club’s training ground in Seagrave ahead of a move, only for Sheffield United to swoop in. With Premier League football on the table, the Blades won the battle for him. signature.

But now, with Sheffield United relegated and City heading for the top flight, they may have a better chance of signing the 21-year-old, who played under Enzo Maresca for Man City’s development side. But he would not be the only club interested.

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Journalist Alan Nixon reports that Man City’s sister Girona are also keen. And it doesn’t just offer top-flight football, it also offers Champions League matches after shocking La Liga to finish third this season. It looks like the decision will come down to Man City and where they think is best for McAtee’s career and his transfer value.

In his first full season in the top flight, McAtee has done quite well, despite Sheffield United struggling to compete and sitting bottom of the division. He finished with three goals and three assists in 30 Premier League outings.

City are short on attacking midfielders in the summer with Dennis Praet leaving, Yunus Akgun not returning, Wilfred Ndidi out of contract and potentially being eyed for a defensive role and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s future uncertain amid the club’s problems with financial rules. It will likely be a position where they will look to make at least a few signings, and any loan recruits the club can bring in help them in their bid to meet profit and sustainability regulations.

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