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James McAtee committed his future to City
Man City wonderkid James McAtee has committed his future to the champions by signing a new four-year deal.
McAtee, 19, is highly-rated by Pep Guardiola and made his Premier League debut in November's 3-0 win against Everton.
McAtee was the subject of several approaches during the January transfer window after entering the final 18 months of his contract.
The likes of Brighton, Rangers, Bournemouth and Swansea all attempted to swoop for the starlet.
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper to follow the footsteps of Eddie Howe
Steve Cook believes Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is destined to follow in the footsteps of Eddie Howe.
The centre-half played for Howe when he was an up-and-coming manager and went right up to the Premier League with Bournemouth.
Cook told SunSport: “Eddie and Steve compare well because they both love the game, are very intelligent and work extremely hard to achieve success.
“They are both good on the tactical side of the game, which is huge, and there is a willingness to put the hours in on the training ground to ensure they have a good team that’s willing to run and tackle.
“At Bournemouth for years we were one of the fittest teams in the league that would run, run and run.
“We felt if we pressed more than the other team we’d win.
“We’re seeing that here at Forest. We were given the stats after the Millwall game last weekend and our sprint distances and efforts around the pitch were our highest.
“If you have that willingness to work hard, like the managers want, you will succeed.
“Steve and Eddie are both mentally on it. They test you to train to near breaking point so on matchday you can do it.
“I have to say they’re very similar in their ways.”
Champ highlights, round-up: West Brom beaten; Fulham win
Champ highlights, round-up: West Brom beaten; Fulham win
West Brom lost ground on Championship leaders Bournemouth as Jamie Paterson's superb strike secured Swansea a 2-1 comeback win.
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