Tottenham are one of a number of Premier League clubs who are reportedly interested in signing Juventus and USA midfielder Weston McKennie.
The Lowdown: McKennie on the move?
The 24-year-old hasn't always managed to make himself a fixture in Juve's starting lineup since joining from Schalke in 2021, but he has started seven Serie A games this season.
McKennie's current deal doesn't run out until the summer of 2025, but it could be that the Italian giants look to ship him off for profit after they recorded the largest financial loss in Serie A history.
It looks as though Spurs could be in the mix to snap up the 34-time capped USA midfielder, who will be hoping to impress at the upcoming World Cup.
The Latest: Spurs in race to sign midfielder
According to journalist Simon Phillips on Substack [via MOT Leeds News], Antonio Conte's side are battling a host of other big clubs for McKennie's signature:
"Chelsea are monitoring Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie. Many clubs are monitoring the 24-year-old though. Chelsea join Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, Leeds United, and Aston Villa in being interested in the versatile midfielder."
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The Verdict: Great squad option?
McKennie could be a brilliant addition to Spurs' squad, providing competition for places in midfield and bringing a little more attacking thrust than the likes of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur.
Known for his supreme versatility and ability to operate in many different midfield roles and systems, the USA international would make it easier for Conte to switch effortlessly between 3-4-3 and 3-5-2.
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His tally of 11 goals in 88 appearances for Juve may not be earth-shattering but it is a steady flow of end product from the middle third that could help take the pressure of Tottenham's star attackers, in terms of them being solely relied on bringing firepower.
At 24, McKennie is also at a great age to progress in the coming years, dubbed a 'dangerous' player by compatriot and former Lilywhite Clint Dempsey.
The fact that he could also help grow Spurs' commercial appeal across The Atlantic could be an added bonus.