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.

Young England striker wants more playing time ahead of this summer’s European Under-21 Championship and is keen for switch to the Bundesliga

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

A major Bundesliga club has enquired about signing a Man City star, though FIFA rules have put the transfer on ice.

Pep Guardiola has once again made it clear that he wants James McAtee to stay at Manchester City. The 22-year-old has found regular minutes hard to come by this season and there have been suggestions that Man City could suffer a repeat of their Cole Palmer blunder.

Football Insider has learned that Man City boss Pep Guardiola will not stand in James McAtee's way if he wants to join Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen are now working on a deal to sign Manchester City forward James McAtee and have submitted their first offer.

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have 'approached' Manchester City over the signing of young midfielder James McAtee, according to reports.

Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano report that Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Manchester City’s James McAtee as they look to replace the injured Martin Terrier.The first offer for Leverkusen

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 .

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

Barcelona have reportedly rejected Manchester City's 'offer' of Jack Grealish as the England international looks to make a late exit from the Etihad in the January transfer window.