According to Daily MailNewcastle United is one of the clubs said to be monitoring the situation of Manchester City player James McAtee.
The attacking midfielder spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United, first in the Championship and then in the Premier League.
After receiving several offers for his services, McAtee returned to his parent club, Manchester City, where the youngster was not favored by manager Pep Guardiola.
The 22-year-old has played just 26 minutes in three Premier League matches this season.
Despite showing promise in his limited opportunities at the Etihad Stadium, McAtee has had few chances, although some of City's senior players have performed poorly.
It is no secret that the Magpies are looking for a left-footed attacking midfielder who can play on the right side of their attack.
They have used Jacob Murphy, Joelinton and Harvey Barnes in the position this season but Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is looking for better options in the market.
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Miguel Almiron has fallen down the pecking order and either this transfer window or this summer, he is heading out of the club making signing a new attacking midfielder a priority at St James' Park.
Reports suggest the City academy graduate's price tag is around £25m, a figure that could provide Guardiola with money to reinvest in his under-performing squad.
A move to Newcastle United could be ideal for McAtee's career and could work in the same way Cole Palmer's move to Chelsea did.
The City youngster is talented and there is no doubt about his potential but it will be difficult for him to get regular playing time ahead of the star-studded names in Man City's midfield.
His progress as a player could be stalled at the Etihad Stadium and Newcastle offer the perfect opportunity for him to move to the next level as a player.
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