Manchester City are facing a decision on midfielder James McAtee's future.
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The 'Salford Silva', so-called because of his resemblance in style to former City favourite David Silva, is eager to build on his stand-out season in the Championship at Sheffield United last season but it was clear from Sunday's Community Shield line-up that he will struggle for game time at City.
Cole Palmer, who has strong interest from Brighton, made a good impression but McAtee only has to look at the role Kalvin Phillips continues to have as a sign of what may lie ahead.