Nottingham Forest, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and Manchester United are among the clubs that have shown interest in McAtee. This has led to speculation that McAtee may have played his last game for Manchester City.

Earlier this season, Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, mentioned that he would like McAtee to stay with the team due to his age and versatility as a player. However, Guardiola also acknowledged that players often seek more playing time, which may have contributed to the decision to leave McAtee out of the Club World Cup squad.

Guardiola's comment also hinted that the team's squad composition may undergo changes, making it uncertain how McAtee's future will unfold.