Nottingham Forest’s reported interest in McAtee comes amid the Man City academy graduate’s ability to play as a No.8 and/or No.10, which can bolster their midfield, especially after they parted ways with Danilo and Lewis O’Brien this summer.

Lewis made 48 appearances for City in all competitions last season, starting 37 games and recording two goals and five assists.

Nottingham Forest have a agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign James McAtee, sources have told ESPN.