Weston McKennie’s deal to join Leeds United from Juventus is edging closer. According to reports, McKennie is in West Yorkshire for a medical and if all goes to plan, he will put pen to paper on his switch from the Serie A giants.
The deal is expected to be a loan initially, with Fabrizio Romano claiming a fee of €1.2million is attached, but Leeds will have the option to buy the American midfielder in the summer for around €33m, with add-ons potentially taking the deal up to €40m. It’s a deal that has got Leeds fans excited as they prepare to welcome a man they have seen regularly play in the Champions League over the last few years.
McKennie also managed to catch the eye at the World Cup with the USA, a team supporters were already paying close attention to in Qatar due to the involvement of Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson. As such, he is seen as the ideal man to come in and strengthen Jesse Marsch’s midfield as the Whites move into the second half of the season.
