Aston Villa are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to Gianluca DiMarzio.
Villa have reportedly contacted Juventus over a potential move, but they have not made an official bid.
The Premier League club is currently assessing the possibility of signing the United States international. The player is also available in the transfer market.
Juventus want to sell McKennie in the January transfer window, and Villa are the latest suitors to show interest. The Serie A club wants around €40 million for the box-to-box midfielder.
McKennie is one of the club’s assets that it is willing to let go of. Despite his side crashing out in the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he impressed and has attracted the interest of numerous clubs.
After playing for Schalke 04 for three years, midfielder McKennie joined Juventus on a permanent transfer from the German club. He signed an initial loan with the option to make the deal permanent if they met some incentives.
McKennie’s transfer to Juventus was worth €30 million. He became the first American to join the club.
However, since moving to Italy in 2020, McKennie has struggled to adapt. The 24-year-old has struggled to live up to expectations.
Borussia Dortmund and AFC Bournemouth have now shown interest in McKennie’s services. But they will need to satisfy Juventus, who want to recoup their financial outlay on the player.
Juventus want to sign fresh legs in the market, but they must sell first. They are interested in Brighton & Hove Albion’s Argentine player Alexis Mac Allister.
Massimiliano Allegri reportedly likes the World Cup winner, but first, the club must sell. They know the Premier League club will not want to sell such a crucial player midseason.
Juventus will likely use youngsters Nicolo Fagioli and Fabio Miretti more regularly for the remainder of the season if they let McKennie leave.
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