Leeds gives Man city £20m for signing their star..

Leeds United have learned that Manchester City are now willing to offload James McAtee in the January window, though the Whites need to overcome two competitors for the playmaker’s signature, and with a move potentially being funded after a winter exit route opened up for Max Wober.

The Whites have positioned themselves very much in the promotion mix once again this season with Daniel Farke’s side currently third in the Championship table after Saturday’s defeat at Blackburn saw them slip from their mantle of league leaders. But despite suffering only three defeats so far, Leeds United still have a couple of areas in their squad that could ideally be improved on if the opportunity allows.

One of those positions comes in the No.10 role, which has been trusted to Brenden Aaronson over the opening months of the season. And while the USA international has responded with four goals and one assist, only two of those strikes have come in the last 15 games, leading to questions being raised over his position in the side.

One man frequently linked with the Whites and the subject of summer interest from Leeds is Man City playmaker McAtee. And while it was initially reported that the 22-year-old would not be allowed to leave – the seven appearances he has racked up for the Cityzens this season already represents his best return under Pep Guardiola – Givemesport now reports that the fading champions are now ready to perform a U-turn on their stance and with the player also having spoken with the City boss about a possible January exit.

As a result, Leeds are now said to be one of 12 clubs considering an approach for the £20m-rated star in the January window, though it’s claimed of those keen, only West Ham and Crystal Palace are seen as better placed to sign him.