Overview
- Chelsea’s interest is described as exploratory with no formal approach made for the 23-year-old midfielder.
- Leeds United, Bournemouth, Fulham and Sunderland have also monitored McAtee, with several clubs discussing potential loan options.
- Stuttgart, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Porto and PSV Eindhoven are among the European sides keeping tabs on his situation.
- McAtee has struggled for minutes since his summer move, recording 10 appearances in all competitions and just one Premier League start.
- Forest signed McAtee from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £30 million on a five-year contract, with Sean Dyche valuing him for the long term and Enzo Maresca’s past coaching link informing Chelsea’s checks.