Sheffield United: James McAtee reveals Morgan Gibbs-White influence on move from Man City

The Wolves star was a sensation on loan at the Blades last season, and his departure back to the Midlands has left a big creative hole that McAtee will now be tasked with helping to fill after arriving in South Yorkshire.

Gibbs-White also recommended United to Tommy Doyle, McAtee’s City teammate, earlier this summer and McAtee admitted: “I spoke to Morgan and he spoke very highly about this club.

United's unusual transfer market tactic pays off again as McAtee checks in

“He said all the team and staff are very nice and will look after you, so he was a big part of [the move] as well.

“He had a great season last year and that's benefitting him now. I'd love that to happen to me as well but we'll have to wait and see. It's a long season ahead.”

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