Aston Villa latest from ?BirminghamLive as club linked with summer move for Manchester City prospect James McAtee
Manchester City could be about to deal a blow to Aston Villa.
Unai Emery has turned an ailing Villa team into real contenders for Europe since joining B6 just over six months ago. The team's progress in the Europa League is even more remarkable when you consider that only Alex Moreno has been added to the starting lineup.
Villa took a patient approach during the January transfer window as the club were unwilling to pay more than the odds for their main targets; Jhon Duran has been signed to a long-term contract with the Chicago Fire and Bertrand Traore has had his loan deal revoked. With Villa vying for a spot in the top 7, it will be a great summer at Villa Park as Emery looks to strengthen his squad for next season.
The Daily Mail have claimed Manchester City youngster James McAtee has caught Villa's 'attention'. The 20-year-old has become a star performer for newly promoted Sheffield United, scoring eight goals and three assists in a successful season, following a rough start to his loan spell with the Blades. which has seen him in and out of the coast.
Villa are not the only ones interested in McAtee, as Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth are on a list of clubs that have been linked with a move to the England Under-21 international. Meanwhile, Sheffield United are said to be desperate for another loan as they move up to the top tier.
However, the Daily Mail reports that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to "keep" McAtee, who has just won Sheffield United's Young Player of the Year award. City are said to be 'ready to discuss' a new contract, with McAtee identified as a possible replacement for midfield duo Ilkay Gundogan and Cole Palmer, who are likely to leave this summer. .
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