McAtee on verge of Forest move ...
McAtee Set for Forest Switch
James McAtee appears destined for the City Ground after Nottingham Forest struck a personal agreement with the City midfielder.
The two clubs remain locked in negotiations over a transfer fee exceeding £20million, though Forest harbour genuine optimism about completing the deal before Sunday's season opener against Brentford.
Should the move materialise, the 22-year-old would represent Forest's fifth summer acquisition, with further arrivals anticipated before September's deadline.
Club owner Evangelos Marinakis has reportedly increased spending power following Monday's confirmation of Forest's Europa League participation, secured after Crystal Palace failed in their Court of Arbitration for Sport challenge regarding European competition demotion.
City appear content to sanction the departure of their academy graduate, who managed just three Premier League starts last term despite featuring in 27 matches across all competitions.
The Salford-born midfielder's limited opportunities under Pep Guardiola suggest both parties recognise the benefit of regular first-team football elsewhere, with Forest offering that platform in their European campaign.
