Will RC Lens have a surprise in store for us during the winter transfer window? According to CaughtOffside, the Sang et Or are eyeing a young Manchester City player looking for playing time: James McAtee.
Aged 22, McAtee remains on two interesting years on loan at Sheffield United, and notably contributed to the Blades' return to the Premier League. Since his return to Manchester City, the attacking midfielder has made a few appearances in the Premier League and Champions League, but is looking to get more regular playing time, having impressed during the 2021-2022 season with the team Citizens reserve, scoring 23 goals for 8 assists.
It is therefore in this context that RC Lens would have visibly positioned itself, probably for a loan. The Artesian club is not alone in the ranks, however, since Leeds United, Celtic Glasgow, LOSC, Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City, Feyenoord, VfB Stuttgart and Girona are closely following the situation of James McAtee.
A Folarin Balogun move for Will Still? Loaned by Arsenal to Stade de Reims during the 2022-2023 season so that he can gain playing time, the young American striker had been monstrous under the leadership of the Belgian technician, scoring 21 goals in 37 days of the championship. A success that could give ideas to RC Lens?
Still, before being able to recruit, even on loan, the Lensois board will first have to downsize its workforce, especially since Lens could suffer the wrath of the DNCG.
