James McAtee admits he hopes for a chance with Manchester City this season.

The midfielder has been linked with a new loan at Sheffield United after last season's success.

But he said: “I think that's the plan [to stay at City] but I'm not too sure — I'll have to wait until I get back home.

“I've not really had talks with the manager yet. He's been busy with a lot of things. They've been busy celebrating the treble, which I'm over the moon for them about. He just told me to get my head down and work hard in pre-season.

“Of course, I'm grateful for the chance I had at Sheffield. It's turned me into a man, going out and getting a taste of men's football. But it's my childhood dream to play for City so that's the goal. We'll see.

“I know it won't be easy; it's obvious [how difficult it is]. They've got some of the best players in the world in our midfield — Bernardo Silva, Kevin de Bruyne. I just need to keep my head down and try my best."