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Transfer News: Hull City Enter Race for Leicester City Top Star
Hull City and Cardiff City are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer. According to journalist Darren Witcoop, the Tigers and the Bluebirds want to sign McAteer on a season-long loan ahead of the 2024/25 Championship season.
McAtee registered for the Foxes last night as they recorded a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury Town in their first public match under new boss Steve Cooper. It remains to be seen whether McAtee will be part of Cooper’s long term plans as they prepare for the Premier League campaign.
McAteer, a graduate of Leicester’s youth system, made his big first-team breakthrough last year after previous loan spells at Forest Green Rovers and AFC Wimbledon. Despite suffering from injury problems, McAteer racked up 23 Championship appearances for Leicester to help them win the title.
It is thought Cardiff have already held talks with McAteer over a potential move to the principality. The 22-year-old has entered the final 12 months of his Foxes contract. Newcastle United, Everton and Crystal Palace were said to be monitoring his situation earlier this summer.
City are in need of more signings as head coach Tim Walter looks to build a competitive Championship side. They have only added defenders Ryan Giles and Codeh Drameh to their ranks.
Drameh completed his free transfer move to the MKM Stadium yesterday after leaving Leeds United after snubbing their contract offer. Drameh said: “What attracted me was the owner and the interest the club showed in me. Everyone seemed like they really wanted me. It’s a pleasure to feel wanted and that was something that attracted me.
“It’s been a bit unstable for me – I’ve been around a lot – so now to finally settle down in Hull, and hopefully do some big things with Hull, is really nice.
“I’d say I’m an all-rounder. I like to get up and down, quite energetic, I like defending, one-v-ones and I can add something in attack.
