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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.
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West Ham reportedly open McAtee talks
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West Ham reportedly prepare McAtee move
West Ham Zone, citing the Daily Mail, says West Ham are preparing a move for Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee as a possible replacement for Mateus Fernandes.
McAtee is described as an ambitious target, but the supplied account does not report contact, talks or a bid. It also raises whether he would be willing to return to the Championship. At present, West Ham are only said to be preparing their move.
Sources
- West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are considering an ambitious move for James McAtee, with the midfielder viewed as a possible replacement for Mateus Fernandes, while noting that a return to the Championship may be uncertain.
- Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are considering an ambitious move for Nottingham Forest midfielder James McAtee, while questioning whether a permanent deal is financially realistic.