Bolton Wanderers' John McAtee has been the subject of interest from four clubs, including Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic, Lincoln City, and Cardiff City, after his impressive performance on the opening day of the Championship season. McAtee starred as Bolton Wanderers beat Preston North End, and his display is likely to have drawn further admirers, with plenty of clubs monitoring his situation coming into the final two weeks of the transfer window.
What happened?
McAtee's performance on the opening day of the season has put him in the spotlight, with several clubs taking notice of his skills. He was in and out of favour last term, managing four goals in 32 games across all competitions, but looked comfortable in a key performance last Saturday.
Why it matters for Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers have more business to do in attack, and McAtee's display against Preston could just change the plan. Schumacher may now choose to keep McAtee in his plans, as he has shown he can be a nuisance and key asset in attack.
What comes next?
The chance to prove his abilities over a full second-tier season could prove tempting, despite the attractive offer Sheffield Wednesday would be able to put together. The Owls are in the market for new stars who can play a key role in their rebuild.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in League One, 75 pts, 19W-18D-9L from 46 games, recent form LDDWL. Goals this season: 70 scored, 52 conceded (+18 goal difference). Title race: 28 points behind leaders Lincoln. Bolton Wanderers have a lot to do in the transfer market to strengthen their squad, and McAtee's situation may have changed as a result of his impressive performance.
