Reports: Weston McKennie remains linked with potential Aston Villa move
Weston McKennie was on Aston Villaâs radar last summer and is reportedly back on their list again this summer.
Both Juventus and Aston Villa are in talks over a potential transfer of McKennie to the English Premier League side, Sky Sports reported Tuesday. The move would come as a separate deal following Douglas Luizâs continued linking to Juventus, according to the report.
Samuel Iling-Junior is also on the Villainsâ radar this summer as a potential replacement for Luiz. Aston Villa was among several clubs interested in McKennieâs services last summer before he ultimately stayed with Juventus for the 2023-24 season.
McKennie is heading into the final year of his contract in Turin and reportedly rejected Juventusâ latest extension offer back in April. Juventus offered McKennie a two-year extension at âŹ2.5 million per year, but McKennie âwas not satisfiedâ with the offer from the club.
The 25-year-old midfielder is coming off a productive campaign for the Old Lady, winning the Coppa Italia and helping Juventus finish in the top-four of Serie A. He registered 10 assists in 38 combined appearances, logging just under 3,000 minutes of playing time.
However, Juventusâ parting of manager Massimiliano Allegri opened the door for McKennieâs potential exit from the club.
McKennie is currently on international duty with the U.S. menâs national team. The USMNT faces Brazil on Wednesday in their final pre-Copa America friendly before the group stage begins.
