Tottenham Makes Late January Approach for “Special” Manchester City Forward

Tottenham Hotspur has made a last-minute inquiry about signing Manchester City attacking midfielder James McAtee, as manager Ange Postecoglou seeks reinforcements amid an injury crisis.

With several key players sidelined, including Cristian Romero, James Maddison, and Destiny Udogie, Tottenham is scrambling to bring in new additions before the transfer window closes. The club has already missed out on targets like Randal Kolo Muani and Mathys Tel in recent days.

According to reports, Tottenham contacted Manchester City about McAtee’s availability in the past 36 hours. While City is not looking to sell the 22-year-old, he could be an intriguing option for Spurs given his versatility in attack and potential for growth.

McAtee is valued around £25 million and has been praised as a “special player” by City manager Pep Guardiola. He can play multiple attacking positions and would fit Postecoglou’s preferred style of play.

With Tottenham facing a heavy fixture list in the coming weeks across multiple competitions, adding depth to the squad is a priority. The club hopes to have several injured players return after their match against Manchester United on February 16th.

While a deal for McAtee remains unlikely at this stage, Tottenham’s late approach shows their determination to strengthen before the deadline. The next few days will be crucial as the club aims to give Postecoglou the reinforcements needed to compete on multiple fronts this season.