According to Tutto Mercato Web, Crystal Palace are interested in signing Weston McKennie from Juventus – Tottenham and Aston Villa are also keen.
What’s the story?
Well, the Italian news outlet believe Patrick Vieira and Dean Smith’s sides are rivalling Nuno Espirito Santo for the 22-year-old.
Tutto Mercato Web claim that McKennie has found life difficult from a tactical perspective ever since Massimiliano Allegri returned.
Juventus are demanding €30m (£25.7m) for their No.14.
It is said that Tottenham are most interested in McKennie, whereas Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are also keen – just not as keen by the sounds of it.
Bayern Munich are also eyeing the 24-cap USA international.
McKennie has made 46 appearances for Juventus since arriving from Schalke 04 in a deal worth £15.8m.
What would Crystal Palace, Aston Villa or Tottenham be getting in Weston McKennie?
Make no mistake about it, McKennie is an exceptional player.
The all-action midfielder has been likened to Paris Saint-Germain maestro and ex-Liverpool star Gini Wijnaldum.
It’s an apt comparison, as both players are very rounded. McKennie – like Wijnaldum – can sit deeper and operate as a No.6, keeping things ticking over in midfield and linking the play.
However, the American can also push on and make an impact in the final third – he even netted against Barcelona at the Camp Nou last season.
McKennie won’t exactly come cheap at nearly £30m. However, at 22, he has plenty of time to become even better and make that sum look like a bargain.
Keep your eyes on this saga, with just days left of the transfer window.
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