West Ham United is seeking to sign young Manchester City player James McAtee during the upcoming summer transfer window, according to English press reports.

The 22-year-old player has shown impressive performance with Manchester City this season despite limited appearances, scoring 7 goals in various competitions. West Ham aims to take advantage of his desire for regular playing time, which is difficult to achieve at City next season.

McAtee is considered an ideal option to compensate for the expected departure of Brazilian star Lucas Paquetá, especially since he excels in playing in multiple attacking positions, either as a playmaker or winger, and possesses remarkable offensive abilities in terms of scoring and creating chances.

The player has also been linked with other clubs like Leeds United, but West Ham has the advantage in terms of stability in the Premier League and financial capability to finalize the deal.

McAtee represents one of the most prominent rising English talents, and giving him the opportunity to play regularly could contribute to developing his level and realizing his full potential.