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title: "Aston Villa: Weston McKennie rumours resurface"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Aston Villa"
published: "2021-10-10T16:10:31Z"
modified: "2021-10-10T16:10:31Z"
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# Aston Villa: Weston McKennie rumours resurface

**Aston Villa are plotting a move for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/), as cited by [Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-mckennie-21815037).**

### The Lowdown: Summer interest

Villa made a [number](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/transfers/verein/405) of big-money moves in the recent transfer window, but they failed to add to their central midfield ranks. They were [linked](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2021/08/26/aston-villa-tottenham-bidding-for-usmnts-weston-mckennie/) with a late swoop for McKennie, but as we now know, a transfer never materialised.

It appears as if Villa still have the [USA international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/weston-mckennie/profil/spieler/332697) on their radar, though, with McKennie capable of playing as a [defensive or central midfielder](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/weston-mckennie/profil/spieler/332697).

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### The Latest: Recent report

[Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-mckennie-21815037) cited [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/)’s claim in a story on Sunday morning, claiming that Villa manager Dean Smith is plotting a move for McKennie.

An offer of £25m could be enough to strike a deal, whereas [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16375662/aston-villa-tottenham-west-ham-juventus-weston-mckennie/) suggested that the Italian giants could be open to an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy.

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### The Verdict: Buendia all over?

The 23-year-old, who has the [same agency](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wasserman/beraterfirma/berater/440) as Villa defender Tyrone Mings, has also been [linked](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-mckennie-21815037) with Arsenal. Villa [pipped](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-arsenal-norwich-emiliano-buendia-transfer-confirmed-b939131.html) Mikel Arteta’s side to a move for Emiliano Buendia in the summer, so the same could happen in the New Year with McKennie.

Hopefully that turns out to be the case, with Villa having just [four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/kadernachposition/verein/405) senior defensive or central midfielders to choose from as well as youngsters Jacob Ramsey and Carney Chukwuemeka.

Another senior option in that role could be a shrewd move, with Smith regularly selecting [three](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aston-villa/spielplan/verein/405) central midfielders in different formations.

***In other news: [‘Unreal’ – These Villa fans erupt after ‘mad’ news emerged](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/aston-villa-transfer-rumours/aston-villa-fans-react-to-emiliano-martinez-nomination/)***