Following reports at the start of the week that linked Championship rivals, such as Charlton Athletic, with John McAtee, Schumacher has sought to diminish the importance of the speculation surrounding the player.

According to Anthony Joseph, Charlton Athletic have made enquiries for Bolton Wanderers striker John McAtee. Charlton Athletic has also explored the conditions of a deal for the 27-year-old.

Charlton Athletic are reportedly one of several Championship clubs interested in Bolton Wanderers' English forward John McAtee. According to The Daily Mail, Sheffield Wednesday have made enquiries for the 27-year-old, and the same source also names Lincoln City and Cardiff City as interested parties. McAtee's situation is being monitored by multiple clubs entering the last two weeks of the transfer window, following a significant performance in Bolton's opening day fixture. The forward joined Bolton in August 2024 and has a contract with the club until June 2027. His market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €400k.