'Real deal', 'Next David Silva' - Man City fans tell Sheffield United what to expect from James McAtee

The 19-year-old joins Tommy Doyle at Bramall Lane after agreeing the temporary switch from the north-west in a bid to gain valuable first-team experience.

And City fans were quick to let Unitedites know what kind of player they are getting on social media this morning ...

@OwenMCFC92: Look after the boy, I’m sure you’ll love him like we do

@Ainz_0oal_G0wn: He has lot of potential. His stats are great too but the most important one is his creative aspect. I cannot say that he will surely bang from the get go since the Championship has too many matches and [United] play differently from City. But when he settles down he will prove his worth.

@OliverBoisen: He's genuinely the David Silva regen. He also loves a backflip celebration

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@DavMCFC: The next David Silva, hope he properly gets to start his story here

@BradleyMCFC_: Hope McAtee smashes it at Sheffield United, lads so talented still believe he has a future with City, the loans coming at a right time for him imo.. Sheffield United fans you're getting real talent

@SheikhMCI: He’s one of our brightest. Please take care of him!

@DanielNiermann: Hope he smashes it, and gets more minutes when he comes back

McAtee's first words after joining United

@DavidKokunoure: You guys are getting one hellllll of a talent!! Take care of him. Good luck, James & Sheffield United.

@PStandall: I do hope they play him plenty next season...Really want to see him back in a City shirt soon

@Roachey_02: Make the most of him Blades ... absolutely class player

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@Haalandblue: This lad is class. Hope he gets loads of game time. Would have liked to see him stay at City but hope he smashes it this season .

@nickwise10: You will not be disappointed - Had hoped we’d keep hold of him but first team mins is what he needs and he won’t get that currently but he is very good

@CitehFlip: Take care of him, he’s the real deal

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