James McAtee training with Man City. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
The January transfer window is set to be a busy one for Manchester City, and although the main focus will be on arrivals, a key figure could leave Pep Guardiola's side at some stage in 2025.
The first half of the 2024/25 season has been a nightmare for the Premier League champions as the Manchester club were punished for not updating their squad over the summer.
Rodri's knee injury also contributed to their woes, which left City sixth in the Premier League table, on the verge of elimination from the Champions League, and exit from the Carabao Cup.
It is still possible to salvage the season, and in order to do so, Manchester City will need to enter the January transfer window, which is unusual for the Premier League champions.
Martin Zubimendi is one of the main stars linked to the move To the Union in 2025 and others are expected to follow.
There will also be some departures, with German champions Bayer Leverkusen reportedly keeping tabs on one of City's brightest stars.
Bayer Leverkusen is interested in signing Manchester City star James McAtee
Bayer Leverkusen is said to be among these Many clubs are interested in signing James McAtee In 2025, according to a report Daily MailIt remains uncertain whether the 22-year-old can hold down a starting place in Guardiola's team.
The midfielder has made just nine appearances for City this season, earning 357 minutes of playing time.
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McAtee made a huge impression in Manchester City's recent win over Leicester City, as the young star came off the bench to put in an impressive display, playing a part in the game's second goal, earning him a 7/10 rating from Manchester Evening News.
Leverkusen will look to capitalize on the current situation of English talent at the Etihad and it remains to be seen whether he will leave in 2025.
