James McAtee's future at Man City in doubt with Wolves, Brighton and Celtic
Manchester City are facing a decision on midfielder James McAtee's future.
The 'Salford Silva', so-called because of his resemblance in style to former City favourite David Silva, is eager to build on his stand-out season in the Championship at Sheffield United last season but it was clear from Sunday's Community Shield line-up that he will struggle for game time at City.
Cole Palmer, who has strong interest from Brighton, made a good impression but McAtee only has to look at the role Kalvin Phillips continues to have as a sign of what may lie ahead.
City are reluctant to let the talented midfielder leave but know that Wolves, Brighton, Celtic, Sociedad - following Silva's retirement, Southampton, Sheffield United and AZ Alkmaar are all interested.
Some are willing to bid for a permanent move, others will take him on loan. McAtee has shown in pre-season he can compete against top sides having scored against Bayern Munich in City's friendly 2-1 win last month.
City's other goalscorer that day Aymeric Laporte is looking to sort out his future this week following the arrival of Josko Gvardiol.
City intend to keep Bernardo Silva, however, as they hope to tie him down to a new deal.
Read on m.allfootballapp.com
