But the German giants Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are circling like vultures, eager to snap him up.

Guardiola's stance is clear: 'I’d like him to stay.'

He's not just a fan of McAtee's skills, but also his character. 'He’s a lovely person and trained really good,' Guardiola gushed.

But the City boss isn't oblivious to the fact that McAtee might want more game time. 'I understand the players want more minutes,' he admitted.

So, will McAtee stay or will he be off to Germany? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure, Guardiola's got his fingers crossed.