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Tom Hamilton, Senior Author
Fiorentina are eager on bringing in United States midfielder Weston McKennie from Juventus, a supply has instructed ESPN.
McKennie, 25, was disregarded of Juventus’ squad for his or her preseason pleasant towards Brest on Aug. 3 alongside Wojciech Szczesny and Federico Chiesa.
Thiago Motta, the brand new Juventus supervisor, mentioned postmatch that the trio had been out there for switch.
“Chiesa and all the opposite gamers not known as up for immediately’s sport aren’t a part of the challenge,” he mentioned. “We have now been clear with them, they need to discover a new resolution and new membership as quickly as doable. The choice has been made.”
Juventus have since performed Atlético Madrid in one other preseason pleasant with these three gamers once more disregarded.
McKennie was linked with Aston Villa earlier within the switch window, whereas Everton have additionally proven curiosity within the midfielder. There’s additionally curiosity in him from the Bundesliga and MLS, however it’s Fiorentina who appears to be like just like the favoured possibility at current, a supply instructed ESPN.
Fiorentina are eager on a everlasting transfer for McKennie, a supply confirmed, however the deal hinges on Fiorentina finishing different transfers. One of many transfers which might be key on this deal is Nico González’s transfer from Fiorentina to Juventus.
Raffaele Palladino’s facet have been busy this switch window, bringing in defender Marin Pongracic, ahead Moise Kean, midfielder Amir Richardson and goalkeeper David de Gea.
McKennie began all three of the USMNT’s Copa América group stage video games having featured in 34 Serie A matches for Juventus final season.