Leeds set to swoop for Weston McKennie in a cut-price £22m deal from crisis hit Juventus, with the Italian giants keen to offload the USA star to aid their money woes after being docked 15 points for financial irregularities and false accounting
- Leeds are closing in on a sensational move for Juventus star Weston McKennie
- The crisis-hit Italian club are keen to offload the versatile star to raise funds
- McKennie’s arrival would be a huge boost to Leeds’ battle against relegation
Leeds United are closing in on a dramatic swoop to sign Weston McKennie from Juventus – who are keen to offload the United States star.
The 24-year-old is now looking set for a move to Elland Road in a move that could cost the Premier League side as little as £22million (€25m).
Juventus had initially made McKennie available to loan with an option to buy, prompting interest from Leeds.
According to Sky Sport in Italy, negotiations for the midfielder are close to completion over a permanent move, although the two clubs are yet to come to an agreement over the fee paid.
Weston McKennie looks destined to join Leeds United from Juventus in a cut-price deal
The USA international has always wanted to play in the Premier League and sees Leeds as a very interesting opportunity to live that dream.
Although Juve had requested €30m (£27m) for the winger, Jesse Marsch’s team look set to have negotiated the Bianconeri down on their demands.
McKennie has impressed in Turin but his departure would be favourable for the crisis hit Italian side who are keen to bring in funds to invest in the transfer market.
Jesse Marsch (right) is keen to take the midfielder off Juve who hope manager Massimiliano Allegri (left) will stay to lead a rebuild of the squad following their 15-point deduction
The fall-out has left the board in a total crisis with president Andrea Agnelli and vice president having departed, while they look to tie down current boss Massimiliano Allegri to a new deal to try and see out the crisis.
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has also been considered as a possible candidate should Allegri depart.
McKennie’s…