Pep Guardiola could be about to get his wish in the transfer market, after midfielder James McAtee returned to Manchester City with a different outlook on his future.
McAtee has spent the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United, first shining as the Blades won promotion from the Championship, and then insisting he returned to Bramall Lane for a year in the Premier League.
His second year in South Yorkshire ended in a disappointing relegation, yet Guardiola told reporters in North Carolina this week that he hopes for McAtee to emerge stronger from the experience.
12 months ago, McAtee impressed on pre-season in Asia and City wanted him to stay, but he turned around and chose regular minutes over a fringe role under Guardiola.
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