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James McAtee Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will James McAtee join West Ham? The latest report says no: Football Insider, relayed by Claret&Hugh, claims he is prepared to reject West Ham and would rather remain at Nottingham Forest.

That conflicts with earlier TEAMtalk reports that talks had begun and McAtee was keen on a reunion with Nuno Espírito Santo. Neither account establishes a bid, agreed fee, personal terms or agreement.

No-Guff Summary

  • Latest claim: Football Insider, quoted by Claret&Hugh, says McAtee is prepared to turn West Ham down and prefers Nottingham Forest.
  • Direct conflict: Earlier TEAMtalk reports said talks had begun and McAtee was keen to reunite with Nuno Espírito Santo.
  • What is missing: No bid, agreed fee, personal terms or agreement has been established, and the latest account relies on unnamed sources.
Development

West Ham reportedly open McAtee talks

West Ham Zone and West Ham World both relay TEAMtalk reports linking West Ham with James McAtee, although the stage described is not quite the same. West Ham Zone says talks with Nottingham Forest have begun. West Ham World says West Ham are preparing an offer around the £30m Forest reportedly paid Manchester City.

Both accounts say McAtee is keen to reunite with Nuno Espírito Santo. Neither establishes a bid, an agreed fee, personal terms or an agreement, and both trace the claim to TEAMtalk rather than providing independent confirmation.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have entered talks for Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee, with a possible £30m fee and reported interest from the player.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are considering a major summer move for James McAtee and that the midfielder is keen on a reunion with Nuno Espírito Santo.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing Graeme Bailey’s TeamTalk account, that West Ham are discussing a potential £30 million move for Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee and that the player is understood to be receptive.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that any potential West Ham move for James McAtee depends on realistic expectations from both clubs, while noting that Forest may be willing to sell and that West Ham’s interest remains unconfirmed.