£30.7m Juventus star decides between Arsenal and Leeds United with transfer set ‘to be completed’
The USA international impressed at the World Cup. He caught the eye in the goalless draw in the group stages against Gareth Southgate’s England.
His situation at Juventus has been uncertain in recent months. They are keen to offload some squad players after it was confirmed that they have been docked 15 points over their capital gains violations.
McKennie has been regularly linked with a move to the Premier League over the past couple of years and a move has looked increasingly likely in recent days.
At the start of this week, it was reported that Arsenal were ready to ‘ignite’ their interest in the Juventus centre-midfielder.
The Gunners are in the market for a centre-midfielder after they failed to sign one during the summer transfer window.
Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka have both been in superb form this season but Mohamed Elneny’s injury leaves them short of options in the middle of the park.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta acknowledged earlier this week that they “need some cover in midfield”.
“Well, we need some more cover in midfield ideally if we can but obviously, in this market, it’s very complicated to do that,” Arteta told reporters.
McKennie completes loan. Leeds are set to complete the signing of Weston McKennie from Juventus
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Yorkshire giants will pay a loan fee of £1million and the option to buy him will cost £29m.
Arsenal had been interested in the midfielder, but the report reveals that Leeds president Andrea Radrizzani was able to make a breakthrough.
Romano tweeted: "Weston McKennie to Leeds, here we go! Understand Leeds will pay €1.2m loan fee — deal will include buy option clause for €33m plus add ons.
"Leeds president Radrizzani unlocked the deal with Juventus in the night. McKennie has agreed personal terms with Leeds"
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