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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Italian claim emerges involving Weston McKennie"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-italian-claim-emerges-involving-weston-mckennie/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-11-18T15:10:45Z"
modified: "2021-11-18T15:10:45Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Italian claim emerges involving Weston McKennie

**As per [Calciomercato.it](https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/17/calciomercato-juventus-mckennie-kulusevski-rabiot-vlahovic/), a development has emerged in Tottenham Hotspur’s race to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie.**

### The Lowdown: Premier League calls?

The 23-year-old has enjoyed a [resurgence under Massimiliano Allegri](https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2021/11/11/22774968/juventus-weston-mckennie-max-allegri-2021-serie-a-champions-league-team-management-stats-analysis) recently after a whirlwind 2021/2022 start for him personally.

[Spurs developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/spurs-developments-2/)

McKennie, now a fixed point in Juve’s starting eleven, was the subject of inconsistent performances at club level and even some off-field international drama with the USA before playing his way back in ([SB Nation](https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2021/11/11/22774968/juventus-weston-mckennie-max-allegri-2021-serie-a-champions-league-team-management-stats-analysis)).

Despite becoming a [favourite](https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2021/11/11/22774968/juventus-weston-mckennie-max-allegri-2021-serie-a-champions-league-team-management-stats-analysis) under Allegri, reports suggest that the former Bundesliga man could still leave Turin as both Spurs and [West Ham](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-open-talks-to-sign-mckennie/) are linked.

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A report by [La Gazzetta dello Sport](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Juventus/10-11-2021/juventus-mckennie-allegri-tottenham-conte-4202316530089.shtml) last week even stated that new Lilywhites boss Antonio Conte personally wants to bring him to north London and sees him as the ‘new Vidal’.

In another update, [Calciomercato.it](https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/17/calciomercato-juventus-mckennie-kulusevski-rabiot-vlahovic/) have brought a promising claim.

### The Latest: Spurs not scared by McKennie price tag…

According to [the Italian outlet](https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/17/calciomercato-juventus-mckennie-kulusevski-rabiot-vlahovic/), Tottenham have already approached to ‘ask for information’ on McKennie as they prepare their move for the midfielder.

As well as this, it is believed that the player’s €30-35 million (£25.1m-£29.3m) asking price ‘does not scare’ Spurs or managing director Fabio Paratici by extension.

### The Verdict: Get it done?

Given McKennie’s versatility [across midfield and even at centre-half,](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/338275/History/Weston-McKennie) we believe this may be a deal worth pursuing if Paratici and co truly have no problem paying his asking price.

The youngster, having already amassed an impressive [28-caps for the USA](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/weston-mckennie/profil/spieler/332697), has been lavished with praise by football’s most iconic names in recent seasons.

Indeed, just last season, Italy legend, World Cup winner and ex-Juve boss Andrea Pirlo called McKennie a ‘rock’ in his midfield, praising the midfield maestro who ‘grits his teeth’ ([Goal](https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/mckennie-playing-pain-hip-problem-juventus-pirlo-grit-usmnt/5v6dgc07opj61lvtxfob34lhm)).

Amid his upturn in form, Tottenham could be wise to pounce whilst the player’s confidence is high and can carry serious momentum over to the Premier League.

His £29.3m maximum estimation is arguably generous given his age and the fact he comes with plenty of sell-on value.

***In other news: Conte set for Tottenham injury boost as Sky Sports reporter breaks update on Twitter, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-antonio-conte-gifted-ryan-sessegnon-boost/)***