McKennie
Report: Aston Villa prepared to pay £25 million for ‘outstanding’ talent
Aston Villa are prepared to pay €30 million (£25 million) to sign Juventus star Weston McKennie, according to Corriere dello Sport (print edition, August 26, page 6). However, there is a problem for the Villans. The 22-year-old midfielder isn’t keen on a move to Villa Park. Dean Smith has been a very busy man in the transfer market already this summer. McKennie is a transfer target for Aston Villa Villa have signed the likes of Emiliano Buendia, Danny Ings and Leon Bailey. However, it seems as though Smith is far from finished with his business. McKennie being chased by Aston Villa The Midlands outfit are prepared to meet Juventus’s £25m asking price for the United States international. As things stand, the Juve man doesn’t want to join Villa. Who knows, the lure of Premier League foo...
Everton in the running to sign 22-yr-old, but face competition from two other PL clubs
Everton are reportedly interested in signing American midfielder Weston McKennie from Juventus this summer. According to Tuttosport, Aston Villa and West Ham United are also keen on signing the 22-year-old. The Merseyside outfit need more depth in midfield, and McKennie would be a welcome addition to the ranks. He is a hard-working central midfielder who would help out defensively and provide a goal threat with his runs into the box. McKennie bagged five goals in 34 appearances in Serie A last season – his best return during a single campaign as a professional. He could complement Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure with his skill-set, and Everton will be keen to get the deal over the line in the next few days. However, Villa and West Ham are probably better placed financially to secure the ...
Tottenham have opened talks to sign 22-yr-old, deal could be possible for £40m
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the American midfielder Weston McKennie from Juventus before the transfer window closes. The Italian outfit are reportedly open to selling the player and replacing him with Axel Witsel from Borussia Dortmund. As per Gianluca di Marzio, Tottenham director Fabio Paratici has been a long-time admirer of the player. He took the former Bundesliga midfielder to Juventus, and it is no surprise he is keen on bringing him to Spurs. They need more depth in central midfield, and McKennie could prove to be a quality long-term investment. Tanguy Ndombele and Moussa Sissoko have been linked with moves away from the London club, and McKennie would be a superb alternative. Meanwhile, the Independent claims that a deal may be possible for around £40 million, and S...
Report: Aston Villa now intent on signing £45m superstar in the making
Aston Villa are now determined to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to Tuttosport. Villa boss Dean Smith has already been a very busy man in the transfer market. Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young have all been brought to Villa Park and Jack Grealish left for Manchester City. However, it seems as though Villa are far from done. Smith seems to be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Villa Park. Aston Villa determined to sign McKennie The 22-year-old is on the Villans’ radar, according to Tuttosport. In fact, it is suggested that the Midlands outfit are now ‘determined’ to sign him. Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace also want to sign the United States international. So Villa will certainly not have things all their own way. Wha...
Report: Levy is now trying to push £79k-a-week Tottenham ace out the door
Tottenham Hotspur have offered Moussa Sissoko to Juventus in part exchange for Weston McKennie, according to Tuttosport. We covered a report from Tuttosport three days ago suggesting that Spurs had offered Tanguy Ndombele to Juve to tempt them into allowing McKennie to leave. However, the Italian giants didn’t fancy the former Lyon midfielder. Sissoko has been offered to Juventus So Daniel Levy has allegedly made the Old Lady another offer. Moussa Sissoko offered to Juventus That’s according to Tuttosport, who claim that Tottenham are desperate to bring McKennie, 22, to north London this summer. Sissoko, who earns £79k-a-week (Salary Sport), joined Tottenham five years ago on transfer deadline day and has gone on to rack up 202 appearances for the club. However, the 32-year-...
Report: Tottenham have plot bold move to sign £15.9m star and move on Pochettino signing
Tottenham are keen to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie this summer according to a report from Tuttosport. And Spurs are allegedly open to the idea of sending Tanguy Ndombele in the opposite direction in what would be a quite sensational swap deal. The Frenchman, 24, arrived in North London from Lyon in July 2019 for around £53.8 million (BBC). Meanwhile, McKennie joined Juve from Schalke on loan in the summer of 2020 before his deal was made permanent in March of this year for around €18.5 million (£15.9 million) according to Bleacher Report. McKennie is an alleged transfer target for Tottenham this summer And arguably, the Juventus star has outshone the Tottenham man over the past year or so. Tottenham eyeing McKennie, Ndombele swap deal Fabio Paratici is keen to bring the 24-capp...
Juventus hit back to beat Torino
Juventus came from behind to beat Torino 2-1 on Sunday with US midfielder Weston McKennie among the scorers for the first time since he joined the Italian champions on loan. McKennie’s close-range header on 78 minutes put Juve level after Nicolas Nkoulou had given Torino a first-half advantage. After McKennie’s equaliser, Leonardo Bonucci produced an 89th-minute winner to lift Juve to second in the table, three points behind AC Milan who visit Sampdoria on Sunday. Inter Milan can overtake Juve by beating Bologna in Saturday’s late match. Before the game in Turin, Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a special jersey commemorating his 750th career goal. But Ronaldo played a supporting role for once as 22-year-old McKennie, on loan from German club Schalke 04, scored a first Serie A goal and...
