Loans in my opinion are not all about having success and things going perfectly. Players coming through the academy face little adversity and so a year at Sheff United, where things have not gone perfectly, is likely to be crucial in McAtee’s development.
Personally I would not judge him, from an ability perspective, on the loan, although I think he has done enough to deserve a year around the first team squad to see how he develops. Harry Kane is a prime example of a player who struggled on a few loans, was underrated, but then got his chance and never looked back.
The general view were that his options were Leicester (Championchip) or Sheff U (Premier League) - we can only loan him to a team that wants himI think he should have been loaned to an established Premier League club last summer, great he got into a promoted club and credit to him, but this season must have been demoralising. I can’t see much chance of him becoming a regular here if he comes back, sad to say.
I reckon if Brighton offer £20mil James will be out of the door.Still think Brighton would be a good move for him.
they are losing Milner & Lallana as well this summer, so prob need a CM or two.I reckon if Brighton offer £20mil James will be out of the door.
Anyone know why he hasn't been featuring in the starting lineup? Form?
Coming back from injury and then coming back here in an already relegated team. No reason to play him and plenty to not play him.Anyone know why he hasn't been featuring in the starting lineup? Form?
I think James will really suit their style. Fingers crossed he gets a good move.they are losing Milner & Lallana as well this summer, so prob need a CM or two.
They were interested last year, hopefully him deciding to go to Sheffield hasn't changed their opinion of him. Also was talk of De Zerbi going but thats calmed downI think James will really suit their style. Fingers crossed he gets a good move.