Manchester City are reportedly set to keep hold of academy graduate James McAtee, unless a replacement can be sourced in the January transfer window.
The 22-year-old, who made his senior debut for the club in a Carabao Cup game back in September 2021, has 15 first team appearances to his name.
However, this season, McAtee has played just 333 minutes across all competitions under Pep Guardiola. A report from The Guardian last months suggested both West Ham and Fulham are interested in signing the youngster.
Chelsea previously monitored the attacking midfielder, who would command a fee in the region of £20m. However, the most recent update from journalist Alan Nixon, writing on his Patreon, suggests City will keep the fringe player within their ranks, unless a replacement can be signed.
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