Here are the latest rolling updates on Leeds United's reported pursuit of Weston McKennie from Juventus...
Weston McKennie 'completes' Leeds United medical
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that McKennie has completed his medical and is set to sign a 'long term deal' with an official announcement due shortly.
It is understood that the deal will include a €1.2million (£1.06m) loan fee and a €33m (£29m) optional transfer fee, with add-ons taking the deal up to €40m (£35m) in total.
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Leeds want to make McKennie deal permanent
Despite reports suggesting that McKennie is arriving at Elland Road on an initial loan deal - Sky Italia are reporting that this may not be the case for long.
They state that Leeds’ desire is to make McKennie’s deal permanent, either under the set conditions - that are included with their option to buy the American - or through renegotiating new terms with Juventus after this season.
Leeds hold off late interest from Nottingham Forest for Weston McKennie
David Ornstein has reported that Forest are one of a handful of clubs looking to 'hijack' McKennie's move to Elland Road.
It is understood that Steve Cooper's side are eyeing up a deal for the Juventus man, despite Leeds being in 'advanced talks' with the 24-year-old.
However, Ornstein has since confirmed that the Juventus star is heading to the UK for a medical with Leeds and that the Whites managed to fend off an 11th hour move from Forest.
Juventus 'set price-tag' for Weston McKennie
According to CBS' Ben Jacobs, Juventus are open to a sale, but are refusing to let their pending 15-point deduction pressure them into accepting a low-ball offer.
It is understood that the Serie A side see €20million (£17.6m) as too low and that they are holding out for an offer of €30m (£26.5m) and above.
There is good news for Leeds however, as it is understood that Arsenal (who are one of the other clubs rumoured to be interested in McKennie) are yet to make contact with the Turin-based team.
Furthermore, Jacobs claims that Jesse Marsch and Tyler Adams have both spoken to McKennie, with the pair no doubt trying to convince the 24-year-old to move to England.
Weston McKennie 'accepts' Leeds United contract proposal
The Juventus midfielder has emerged as a potential option for Leeds entering into the last week of the January transfer window. McKennie would join compatriots Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson if he made the move to Elland Road.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Weston McKennie has 'accepted Leeds' contract proposal' and that it is now down to the Whites and Juventus agreeing terms themselves.
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A fresh round of talks are believed to be scheduled that will discuss the conditions of the deal - likely transfer fee, how much money will be paid up front, sell on percentages and all the usuals.
McKennie gives Leeds the green light
According to Sky Sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, McKennie is a fan of the deal. It is reported that the 23-year-old has given the Whites the 'ok' for a move to the Premier League.
His Serie A side are currently battling a 15-point deduction in the Italian top flight and rumours of McKennie being unsettled in Turin have begun to grow. Marsch will hope that his side can offer him an escape route, as Di Marzio states that negotiations are 'progressing' as the deadline approaches.
Leeds' stance on McKennie as Victor Orta weighs up transfer
Orta's interest in McKennie began during the midfielder's time at Schalke. Although the Whites are happy with their current squad, they are still monitoring his situation at Juventus.
Mateusz Klich's depature to D.C. United has prompted calls for a new midfielder and the American is reportedly unsettled in Turin after a 15 point deduction was handed to the Serie A side.
The USA international has played alongside Tyler Adams in central midfielder before and is evidently familiar with Brenden Aaronson and Jesse Marsch too.
McKennie has already told Jesse Marsch how he would fit in at Leeds
A midfield reinforcement is clearly a priority for Marsch and although the McKennie links may have caught many off guard, the Leeds coach already knows why the deal makes perfect sense. The Serie A star has partnered Tyler Adams in central midfield on numerous occasions on international level and the Juventus man has detailed how well the pair complement one another.
“One of the things, as far as me and Tyler [Adams], have learned about each other is that he does all the running and I do all the playing. No, I’m just kidding!” McKennie joked to reporters relayed by 90min.
"But I think just us being together for as long as we have and knowing each other for so long, we've, I think, developed a relationship that we know each other's tendencies, we know each other's abilities, we know each other's strengths and weaknesses and how to cover for one another."
Leeds could take advantage of Juventus troubles with swoop for McKennie
Leeds could take advantage of Juventus' troubles with a swoop for Tyler Adams' international team-mate Weston McKennie. The Whites have been linked with a move for the United States international since the summer transfer window and his performances alongside Adams at the World Cup in Qatar have heightened those rumours.
When you factor in the latest news to come out of Italy, a move could certainly be in the offing. The entire board at the Old Lady have stepped down including president Andrea Agnelli - one of the main figures behind the breakaway plans to form the European Super League last year.
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