Tottenham Hotspur want Weston McKennie and Juventus are ready to sell him in January to fund a move for Joakim Maehle.
Juventus are currently in complete chaos off the field but still need to prepare for the January window.
Juve have regressed massively in the last few seasons and really need some strong business in the transfer market.
The entire Juventus board resigning won’t help matters and there may need to be some wheeling and dealing involved.
Juventus ready to axe Tottenham target Weston McKennie
Tuttosport report that Juventus want to sign Atalanta wing back Joakim Maehle.
The Denmark international can play on either side and Juventus seemingly view him as being a versatile performer.
However, it’s suggested that Juventus need to sell in order to fund a move for Maehle – and it looks like McKennie is primed to go.
It’s stated that Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing McKennie but it’s Tottenham Hotspur who are most keen.
Fabio Paratici is a huge fan of McKennie having signed him from Schalke for Juventus back in 2020.
The American midfielder – who has been turning in decent performances at the World Cup in Qatar – has been linked with Tottenham constantly ever since Paratici’s arrival.
Tuttosport even claimed just days ago that Tottenham had accelerated talks to try and sign McKennie in January.
Juventus seem ready to sell McKennie to Tottenham if they come in with an offer and the ball is now in Paratici’s court.
This will remind fans of January, when Paratici raided former club Juventus to sign both Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski.
This plays into Tottenham’s hands perfectly.
Knowing that Juventus need to sell McKennie in order to fund their own incoming business puts Spurs in a strong negotiating position.
Paratici may now try and secure a deal for the American midfielder, who Paratici views as a ‘superstar’ according to Tottenham reporter Alasdair Gold on YouTube.
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