We’re heading into the latter stages of the transfer window and Sunderland are still looking at a big name and have made a move for Kasey McAteer.
Reports have revealed that Sunderland had a £10m bid for McAteer rejected by Leicester City but are set to return with another offer.
Sunderland missed out on signing Tom Cannon from Leicester after he opted to join Sheffield United instead.
Out of the potential deals the Black Cats could complete on deadline day, it feels that this one could go to the wire if there’s any progress but if he comes to the Stadium of Light, his experience of being promoted in the past could help.
But who is Kasey McAteer and what can he offer the Wearsiders? Sunderland News has everything you need to know.
Who is Kasey McAteer?
Kasey Ian McAteer is a professional footballer currently playing for Leicester City.
He joined the Foxes at the age of eight and made his senior and Premier League debut for the club in a 4-0 win against Newcastle United on 12 December 2021.
Kasey McAteer age/birthplace
Kasey McAteer was born on 22 November 2001, making him 23-years-old at the time of writing.
He was born in the city of Northampton, England although his maternal grandmother was from Offaly, Ireland and his maternal grandfather was from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Kasey McAteer height
McAteer stands at 1.75m tall or approximately five feet and nine inches, which would make him one of the smaller players in the side.
Kasey McAteer weight
Kasey McAteer is currently weighing at 69KG.
Is Kasey McAteer related to Jason McAteer?
Kasey McAteer and Jason McAteer are not related to each other despite both playing for Ireland’s international team.
Kasey McAteer salary
According to Capology, McAteer is earning a wage of £15,000-a-week which makes him one of the lowest earners at Leicester.
In contrast, his wage would be on par with the likes of international teammate Alan Browne and Salis Abdul Samed.
What can Sunderland fans expect from Kasey McAteer?
McAteer is a player who thrives best with the ball at his feet and is direct when going forward.
His pace means he is able to comfortably accelerates past defenders and operates best when playing on the right-hand side.
Although relatively small, McAteer can deceive others by scoring headers and can be a threat in the opposition box.
Physically, he could do with become stronger but his defensive work has improved in recent years and continues to get better.
Kasey McAteer stats
Kasey McAteer is still in the early stages of his career but has done a lot already.
The winger came through the Leicester academy and had loan spells at Forest Green Rovers and AFC Wimbledon before having his breakthrough campaign in the 2023/24 season.
| Club/Country | Apps | Goals | Assists |
| Leicester City | 45 | 7 | 1 |
| Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Republic of Ireland | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Under the guise of Enzo Maresca, McAteer played 23 times and scored six goals in the league as the Foxes won the Championship title and returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
He also has experience on the international stage after choosing to represent the Republic of Ireland.