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title: "Leeds: Dean Jones makes James McAtee claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Exclusive"
published: "2022-07-06T06:20:25Z"
modified: "2022-07-06T06:20:25Z"
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# Leeds: Dean Jones makes James McAtee claim

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) are ‘still in for’ Manchester City teenager James McAtee this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.**

### The Lowdown: McAtee linked with Leeds

The 19-year-old is [primarily](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-mcatee/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/583199) an attacking midfielder who has also played on the wing and as a centre-forward.

He was linked with a move to Elland Road last month, with Leeds [‘very keen’](https://theathletic.com/3370906/2022/06/18/manchester-city-their-pursuit-of-cucurella-and-the-three-potential-departures/) to bring the teenager to Yorkshire following their move for Kalvin Phillips.

Described as ‘[stunning](https://twitter.com/JElgott/status/1420101540640067591?s=20&t=sUvUMraq3_DroJw84yaQUA)’ by BBC journalist Jordan Elgott, McAtee has contributed to [46 goals in 52 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-mcatee/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/583199) for City’s under-23s and has made [six](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-mcatee/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/583199) senior appearances.

### The Latest: Jones’ comments

Talking to *The Transfer Tavern*, Jones had this to say on Leeds and McAtee, claiming that the Whites are ‘are still in for’ the teenager and that he could see a move materialising:

> *“McAtee at Man City is somebody that they are still in for as well. That might be one that still ends up happening.”*

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### The Verdict: Final signing of the summer?

Leeds have been extremely busy so far this summer, with [four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/transfers/verein/399) signings finalised. Two more appear to be on the way in RB Leipzig midfielder [Tyler Adams](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1543989108694990849) and Feyenoord winger [Luis Sinisterra](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1543905620130250754), with a new [centre-forward](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-victor-orta-transfer-update-centre-forward/) and [experienced goalkeeper](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/three-possible-experienced-goalkeepers-leeds-24115480) also reportedly on the club’s wish list.

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Therefore, Leeds may decide to finish bolstering Jesse Marsch’s first-team ranks before moving for McAtee, who could provide the Whites manager with another exciting young attacking option, making this prospective move one to watch before the September 1 deadline.