CONFIRMED James McAtee - MGW Replacement?

[FTPE]

19yo Man City CAM. He’s been linked with a Championship loan next season. 18gls and 7 assists in the PL2 this season



Think we have to realise that to get the flair, skill and class required to replace MGW, we need to look at players hungry and destined for bigger things with the naivety of youth. McAtee fits the bill i reckon

Good grief
Would love this kid!!

 

[robbiez666]

It's a no for me. He'd score for us, do that stupid celebration and break his neck.

 

[BiggerBladeThanThou]

Done deal tomorrow.

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Done deal tomorrow.

You sure?

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Why is this thread not getting more attention.

If BiggerBladeThanThou is right then this is the summers biggest signing in the Championship.

 

[S40BLADE]

Done deal tomorrow.

If so we have the most riches of playmaking this league could have ever seen.

 

[brownblade]

I don't see why we can't have 4 or 5 "no10s" this season - it's a 46 game season with 5 subs available in every match. We want as much attacking quality as possible.

We could easily have 3 or 4 on the pitch at the same time anyway. Ndiaye or Khadra could even be shifted to lead the line.

Also there's the matter of being able to pick the most suitable option for each match.

 

[SufcBilly]

So would McAtee have played with Jebbo for England or does he just follow him for no reason?…

 

[Bladesman]

So would McAtee have played with Jebbo for England or does he just follow him for no reason?…

All I know is maybe.

 

[Mouth of the South]

I don't see why we can't have 4 or 5 "no10s" this season - it's a 46 game season with 5 subs available in every match. We want as much attacking quality as possible.

We could easily have 3 or 4 on the pitch at the same time anyway. Ndiaye or Khadra could even be shifted to lead the line.

Also there's the matter of being able to pick the most suitable option for each match.

Rather than accumulate many #10s, I'd prefer to go with one less if it meant that an out & out striker could be recruited BB. It feels as though a lot of expectation is being heaped on Brewster - I just hope he can flourish this season. The side is likely to be short of goals if not.

 

[Blade58]

Done deal tomorrow.

Where’s this come from BBTT?

Not even any tabloid rumours knocking around

 

[brownblade]

Rather than accumulate many #10s, I'd prefer to go with one less if it meant that an out & out striker could be recruited BB. It feels as though a lot of expectation is being heaped on Brewster - I just hope he can flourish this season. The side is likely to be short of goals if not.

I see what you're saying. But it's Brewster and Billy Sharp!
Ndiaye did really well as the central forward late in the season too.

There's even.......

...


... Oli McBurnie

 

[Yogi]

I don't see why we can't have 4 or 5 "no10s" this season - it's a 46 game season with 5 subs available in every match. We want as much attacking quality as possible.

We could easily have 3 or 4 on the pitch at the same time anyway. Ndiaye or Khadra could even be shifted to lead the line.

Also there's the matter of being able to pick the most suitable option for each match.

I’m not daring to hope in this instance.

 

[Mouth of the South]

I see what you're saying. But it's Brewster and Billy Sharp!
Ndiaye did really well as the central forward late in the season too.

There's even.......

...


... Oli McBurnie

Fair point and if PH is planning to go with a single striker then that might be enough, although given where OMcB is in his recovery and fitness, I suspect it will be closer to Xmas by the time he has an impact.

Tbh Ndiaye has impressed (especially considering his age) but I see him far more likely to score 10 next season than 25.

 

[brownblade]

Fair point and if PH is planning to go with a single striker then that might be enough, although given where OMcB is in his recovery and fitness, I suspect it will be closer to Xmas by the time he has an impact.

Tbh Ndiaye has impressed (especially considering his age) but I see him far more likely to score 10 next season than 25.

100% we need another striker if we're planning to regularly play two up front.

Though tbf I didn't mention Jebbison, as he's just a kid.

 

[Westran]

It'd be a surprise, but also remember a comment from Hecky saying that he wouldn't rule out signings towards the start of the season when teams have had the summer to assess their youth players

 

[Scarebus]

removed

Came back with sources.

 

[BiggerBladeThanThou]

Where’s this come from BBTT?

Not even any tabloid rumours knocking around

I know an employee of the agency the lad is with in London. Just received a text saying “James Mcatee - done deal tomorrow” from said employee.

 

[BiggerBladeThanThou]

You sure?

See above.

 

[SufcBilly]

Said Agency also represent Tom Lawrence.

 

[Houston_Blade]

I know an employee of the agency the lad is with in London. Just received a text saying “James Mcatee - done deal tomorrow” from said employee.

Did he say who for?

He might have sent it to the wrong person and meant to send it to a Southampton fan instead.

 

[brownblade]

I know an employee of the agency the lad is with in London. Just received a text saying “James Mcatee - done deal tomorrow” from said employee.

Could be a wind up though... Done deal... To Leeds

 

[Gin&Juice]

Leeds were after him as a permanent. Don't think he'll end up there.

 

[Westran]

Gone to Villa

 

[MobileBlade]

given where OMcB is in his recovery and fitness, I suspect it will be closer to Xmas by the time he has an impact.

Which year?

 

[BiggerBladeThanThou]

Said Agency also represent Tom Lawrence.

Exactly, and I posted about him when we were in the mix. Rangers sorted out TL’s personals much better and made it work for the wedge he wanted. However, TL was definitely interested in joining us and it came down to a few specific terms in the contract Rangers offered.

 

[brownblade]

Which year?

Imagine the emotional outpouring if he does have an impact.

I for one, am all for it.
Go on Oli.

 

[BiggerBladeThanThou]

Could be a wind up though... Done deal... To Leeds

Could be, my mate can be a twat. But I think he’s being honest with this one.

 

[Bladeinleeds]

I can’t see it.

But This is seemingly the sort of player we should be using limited loan signings space for… one we would have no chance of signing permanently and one with the potential to be a top 10/15 player on the division next season.

 

[Westran]