This isn’t surprising given that the two appear to have a fruitful working relationship, with current Leicester manager Enzo Maresca, a former Man City assistant, playing a major role in that.
Pep Guardiola granted the Foxes permission to speak with James McAtee in advance of a possible temporary move to the Midlands, which was linked to a summer transfer to the King Power Stadium.
It appears as though the player dug in to ensure this Bramall Lane comeback occurred, even though he ultimately moved to Sheffield United. If it had been entirely up to City, his move to Leicester wouldn’t have been shocking.
Callum Doyle’s loan switch was the action that actually happened, and Leicester probably would have
fought off a lot of interest in the young defender after his successful stint at Coventry City in order to finalize a deal.
If City and the Foxes’ relationship was a major factor in this loan agreement, it wouldn’t be shocking.
