This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Deal Agreed’—Rico Lewis Reaches Final Man City Decision Amid Nottingham Forest Pursuit. Rico Lewis is set to commit his future to Manchester City after being chased by Nottingham Forest during this summer’s transfer window.

After a fierce off-pitch battle for European football dominated the summer for both Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, on-pitch matters can finally take centre stage on Sunday as the two meet at Selhurst Park.

Reflecting on the move at the weekend, Guardiola insisted upon his feeling of wanting to retain McAtee at Manchester City, who have added sell-on and buy-back clauses for their academy product within his contract at Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest have a agreed a deal with Manchester City to sign James McAtee, sources have told ESPN. The 22-year-old is set to move to the City Ground for a deal worth up to £30 million ($40.1m). City have also included a sell-on clause and buy-back option in the agreement.

This season, City beat Forest 3-0 in Manchester in December and fell 1-0 on the road in March. Since their loss in Nottingham, City's form has visibly improved.

Manchester City eventually sold the right-back to Sporting CP in June 2022 for a loss at £7m, without ever handing the defender an appearance. As Pep Guardiola now finds himself on the hunt for a new right-back following the decline of Kyle Walker, Porro showed he is exactly what Manchester City need.

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Nottingham Forest have failed with a move to sign Manchester City defender Rico Lewis, who is set to sign a new five-year deal.