Tottenham accelerate talks with Man City midfielder after nightmare James Maddison injury
Tottenham Hotspur are now pushing harder than ever to land James McAtee, with the Manchester City starlet emerging as a top target following James Maddison’s devastating ACL injury.
James Maddison’s latest injury setback is a big blow for Tottenham Hotspur, who are now likely to go into their first competitive match without any attacking midfielders.
It was revealed earlier that Maddison has torn his ACL and is now set to miss most of the new season, with the midfielder expected to undergo surgery.
Spurs’ woes are compounded further with Dejan Kulusevski also sidelined and set to miss the early parts of the season. The pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White, which fell flat, now leaves Tottenham scrambling for other options.
Tottenham step up talks with Manchester City over James McAtee
TBR Football have now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their interest in Manchester City’s James McAtee.
The Lilywhites have been linked with the young talent since January, and, with Maddison’s latest setback, it is understood that Spurs have held fresh talks with Pep Guardiola’s side over the possibility of signing James McAtee.
It was revealed not long ago by Fabrizio Romano that City are looking for a fee in the region of £42.5m if they are to part ways with their academy graduate.
Speaking on Tottenham’s pursuit of McAtee, Bailey told TBR Football that the North London side have been admirers of the player for some time. He said: “Tottenham have always recognised James McAtee’s talent, they tried to sign him in January, and now they are looking closely at him.”
Spurs remain active in attacking midfield market after Maddison blow
Spurs are now in a desperate position given the crisis they have in attacking midfield, and this could cause clubs to demand more from the Lilywhites.
It does seem, however, that Tottenham are in contact with Manchester City this summer, as they have also enquired about Jack Grealish’s situation.
It is no news that Tottenham have £60 million they are willing to spend on a number ten, as that was what was offered to Nottingham Forest for Morgan Gibbs-White – it is now about finding the right fit for Thomas Frank’s system.
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