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Man City reject James McAtee transfer interest as Kalvin Phillips reacts to 'overweight' saga

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Here are your Tuesday evening Manchester City headlines. McAtee interest Manchester City have knocked back serious offers for James McAtee as the midfielder aims to cement a place in Pep Guardiola's first-team squad.

McAtee took the bold decision to go on loan to Sheffield United last season despite it not being top preference at the Etihad, but backed up his plan as he played a starring role in a promotion campaign that sees the Blades back in the top flight of English football.

That has seen even more interest in signing the 20-year-old either on loan or in a permanent deal, with Premier League and Bundesliga clubs among those keen.

However, Guardiola and his bosses were impressed by the character McAtee showed on loan to battle back after a chastening start in the Championship and with Ilkay Gundogan leaving and further doubts in midfield there is the opportunity for the Salford youngster to slot back in at the Etihad. ALSO READ: City could get pre-season boost they haven't had in three years Read the full story here. Phillips 'overweight' admission It seemed like Kalvin Phillips was openly disagreeing with his own manager when he disputed Pep Guardiola's claims that the midfielder returned from the World Cup 'overweight' this week.

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