James McAtee is looking for more playing time and is garnering significant interest from clubs both within the country and abroad. He has not been prominently featured in manager Pep Guardiola's plans this season. Bologna has expressed interest in McAtee, who is contemplating a move with the upcoming U21 European Championship in mind. Manchester City is hesitant to let him leave. Despite City's reluctance, McAtee's dissatisfaction due to limited opportunities under Guardiola is prompting him to consider a transfer. In addition to Bologna, clubs such as Nottingham Forest, West Ham United, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Fiorentina are also keeping an eye on his situation. McAtee has observed his peers, including Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, depart from City for more playing time at other clubs, which is influencing his decision.