James McAtee is keen to join Bayer Leverkusen after the Bundesliga champions made a formal loan offer for the unsettled Manchester City midfielder with the option of a permanent £25 million move in the summer.

Bayer Leverkusen have entered advanced talks to recruit Manchester City's James McAtee and Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia

Leverkusen were seemingly prepared to offer McAtee a Bundesliga escape route before the transfer window shuts on February 3. However, according to The Telegraph, Man City have rejected Leverkusen's formal proposal to sign McAtee on an initial loan deal.

There is no doubting the talent of James McAtee. He does look set to have a good career as a player. The question is where will that be? So far this season McAtee has had limited opportunities with Manchester City.

Bayer Leverkusen have made a move for Manchester City attacking midfielder James McAtee. Bayer have sought to open talks with City about a deal for the youngster. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting: "EXCL: Bayer Leverkusen have approached Man City to sign James McAtee .

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