Nottingham Forest has entered the race to sign James McAtee, as reported by Sky Sports. The club is looking to invest heavily in new players to prepare for potential Champions League participation.

Nottingham Forest have expressed interest in McAtee as a potential replacement for Morgan Gibbs-White, who is a City target. Forest would consider signing McAtee if they need a new midfielder.

Nottingham Forest have joined Bayer Leverkusen in pursuit of Man City midfielder James McAtee. (The Mail)

James McAtee could move within the Premier League. Nottingham Forest is among the clubs interested in the 22-year-old due to his dissatisfaction with playing time at Manchester City. Despite injuries among players and a form crisis at the club, McAtee has only managed two minutes of play in the Premier League. A loan move in the winter is considered a realistic scenario, with his contract at City running until 2026.

James McAtee, a 22-year-old English midfielder, is attracting interest from several European clubs as his future at Manchester City remains uncertain. Nottingham Forest is closely following his situation. Despite Pep Guardiola's efforts to convince McAtee to stay at City this past summer, he has been used sparingly this season, reigniting speculation about a possible departure.

James McAtee is seeking more playing time and is attracting considerable interest from both domestic and foreign clubs. He is not heavily featured in manager Pep Guardiola's plans this season. Nottingham Forest is monitoring McAtee's situation as he is eager to make a move with the upcoming U21 European Championship in mind. Manchester City is reluctant to let him go.

Nottingham Forest expressed interest in loaning James McAtee, but the offer was rejected by Manchester City.

Nottingham Forest enquired about loaning 21-year-old midfielder James McAtee from Manchester City, but the request was rejected.