Manchester City have bene embroiled in a dramatic u-turn involving one of their star first-team players and interest from Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen.Events seem to have unfolded over a period

City boss Pep Guardiola will not stand in McAtee's way if he wants to join the German champions. ( Football Insider)

James McAtee’s hopes of a move to Bayer Leverkusen have been quashed after Manchester City rejected a formal loan offer from the Bundesliga champions for the unsettled midfielder.

Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano report that Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Manchester City’s James McAtee as they look to replace the injured Martin Terrier.

Bayer Leverkusen have entered advanced talks to recruit Manchester City's James McAtee and Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia.

Promising young midfielder James McAtee is close to leaving the club for . Bayer Leverkusen, Sky Sports. reports, yet there is a doubt over the form the deal might assume. Leverku