"Chelsea are among a growing list of clubs monitoring the situation of James McAtee, with the Blues considering a potential move for the Nottingham Forest playmaker amid concerns over his limited game time. According to Daily Mail, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is a long-standing admirer of the 23-year-old, having previously worked closely with him during his time at Manchester City."
"However, that breakthrough has yet to materialise, with McAtee finding minutes hard to come by amid competition and tactical reshuffles. That lack of consistent involvement has alerted a host of clubs across England and Europe. In the Premier League, Leeds United, AFC Bournemouth, Fulham, and Sunderland are all keeping tabs on McAtee's situation. Abroad, interest has also emerged from RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, and PSV Eindhoven, showing the widespread belief that the midfielder still has significant untapped potential."
"Chelsea are understood to be assessing midfield options capable of operating as advanced creators, especially as they continue to balance youth development with immediate competitiveness. McAtee is not the only midfielder on Chelsea's radar. The Blues are also tracking Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest and Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, as part of a broader review of their midfield depth and long-"
James McAtee moved to Nottingham Forest last summer after playing a key role in England's UEFA European Under-21 Championship triumph and was expected to establish himself as a Premier League starter. He has struggled for consistent playing time amid competition and tactical reshuffles. That limited involvement has attracted interest from clubs across England and Europe, including Leeds United, AFC Bournemouth, Fulham, Sunderland, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, and PSV Eindhoven. Chelsea, led by head coach Enzo Maresca who worked with McAtee at Manchester City, is monitoring him as part of a search for advanced creative midfield options alongside targets Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton.
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