Chelsea are reportedly eyeing Nottingham Forest’s James McAtee, as per The Daily Mail. Leeds United and Bournemouth are also interested in securing a deal for the versatile midfielder/winger in the upcoming January transfer window.
McAtee made the switch from Manchester City to Forest in 2025 for a hefty fee of £30 million. Despite high expectations, the former England Under-21 international has struggled to make a significant impact under his third manager at the City Ground.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with McAtee at Man City, is eager to reunite with the 23-year-old at Stamford Bridge. With just 10 appearances for Forest this season, McAtee’s potential move to Chelsea could provide him with more playing time and a chance to showcase his talent.
Currently, Forest sits in 17th place in the Premier League standings with 18 points from 18 matches, holding a five-point cushion above the relegation zone. McAtee’s potential departure could impact Forest’s squad depth, but it remains to be seen if a deal will materialize in the upcoming transfer window.
