Tottenham was previously close to signing Morgan Gibbs-White after triggering his £60 million release clause. However, Gibbs-White has decided to extend his contract at the City Ground, leaving both Tottenham and Everton in search of a new midfielder to lead their team in the middle of the pitch.

According to reports, City has rejected Forest's bid for 22-year-old McAtee, who made 15 Premier League appearances last season. Manager Pep Guardiola has made some significant signings, including Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders, while Rodri has returned from injury. This means McAtee may not receive the playing time he needs to continue developing at the club.

McAtee's performance with the England U21 team at the recent European Championships was impressive, with one goal and two assists throughout the tournament. Forest is aware that McAtee may be open to a move elsewhere. If City rejects another bid, other teams, including Tottenham and Everton, could make a move for the playmaker in the coming days.