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Why did Manchester City let him go? The 22-year-old genius turned to the forest with 30 million yuan, Guardiola has his hands

2:33pm, 15 August 2025Football

According to multiple media reports, Nottingham Forest has reached an agreement with Manchester City on James McCarthy's transfer, with the maximum transfer fee reaching £30 million.

The 22-year-old midfielder was from Manchester City's youth training and successfully defended the European Youth Championship with England's U21 team this summer. It is reported that the agreement between the two clubs includes the second transfer share and repurchase terms.

, Nottingham Forest, who will participate in this UEFA Europa League, is also close to signing Ipswich winger Omari Hutchinson for about £37 million - he is also a player under Lee Casley (England U21 coach).

McCarty has made 34 appearances for Manchester City's first team, including 27 appearances last season. He scored seven goals for Guardiola's side, including a hat-trick against Salford City in the third round of the FA Cup and twice loaned to Sheffield United.

Nuno Espirito Santo, who led Forest to seventh in the Premier League last season, has spent £44 million this summer to bring winger Dan Ndoye and striker Igor Jesus. In addition, the club has completed a contract renewal after accused Tottenham Hotspur of illegal contact with midfielder Morgan Gibbs White, while Anthony Ellanga moved to Newcastle United for £55 million.

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