Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has already told Leeds United what Weston McKennie would bring to Elland Road. The United States international has been linked to the Premier League side on a number of occasions over the last 12 months.
A move to Elland Road would make sense given the increasing American influence at Elland Road. The midfielder has struck up an impressive partnership with current Whites midfielder Tyler Adams during their time with their national team.
As for McKennie, the midfielder has struggled for consistent game time at Juventus, since making the move from Shalke 04 back in 2021. A loan spell prior to that permanent move has heralded just 65 appearances in all competitions in three seasons, but would bring Champions League experience to the Whites.
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Speaking to reporters ahead of Juve's first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter with Villarreal last season, Allegri said: “Weston McKennie is an attacking midfielder, who gives options that the other midfielders don’t give us.
“Paulo Dybala’s absence is a loss because he’s been playing well, so Alvaro Morata and Dusan Vlahovic will start in attack.
“Leonardo Bonucci completed his first training session with the team. He didn’t feel any pain. To have him available for tomorrow is already a bonus should we need him.
“Arthur is coming along well but I have some doubts over who will play in midfield.”
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