Erling Haaland Reacts as James McAtee Seals £30m Move to Nottingham Forest

Manchester City confirmed James McAtee’s permanent transfer to Nottingham Forest for £30 million, reduced from the original £35m asking price. The 22-year-old midfielder, limited to nine starts last season, pushed for the move to secure more game time. Erling Haaland, Nathan Ake, and Oscar Bobb supported the announcement on social media.As the summer transfer window continues, Manchester City have confirmed yet another departure, with academy graduate James McAtee completing a £30 million move to Nottingham Forest. Initially valued at £35 million, City lowered their asking price, allowing Forest to secure the 22-year-old midfielder on a permanent deal. McAtee, who started just nine league games last season, had been pushing for more playing time and will now look to establish himself in the Premier League under Forest’s setup.

City announced the transfer on Instagram, with Erling Haaland, Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb among the players showing their support for McAtee’s next step. This move comes in a summer of significant change at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola has reshaped his squad after last season’s setbacks, welcoming new signings such as James Trafford, Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders, while also witnessing key exits.

Kevin De Bruyne ended his nine-year stay to join Napoli, and Kyle Walker sealed a shock transfer to Burnley. Meanwhile, Brazilian winger Savinho could be the next to leave, with the 21-year-old pushing for a switch to Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs have already had one bid rejected, but the forward is eager for regular minutes after making 21 league starts for City last term.