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Spurs Leapfrog Villa in Pursuit of McKennie
In a dramatic turn of events, Tottenham Hotspur have overtaken Aston Villa in the chase for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie. Despite Villa being on the verge of a swap deal, negotiations have hit a snag, leaving an opening for Spurs to make their move.
Stalled Villa Swap Deal Opens Door for Tottenham
Initial reports indicated that Aston Villa was nearing an agreement involving a swap with Samuel Iling-Junior and Douglas Luiz, along with a £20 million sweetener. However, following a breakdown in discussions, Tottenham have swooped in with a £15 million offer for the 25-year-old American international.
McKennie’s Premier League Return on the Horizon
McKennie, whose contract with Juventus runs until June 2025, had an underwhelming loan stint at Leeds United in the 2022-23 season, managing only one assist in 20 games. However, his form improved significantly upon his return to Italy, where he contributed 10 assists in 38 games for Juventus last season.
Tottenham’s Summer Squad Revamp
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is on a mission to rebuild his team after finishing fifth in the Premier League. With plans to offload nine senior players to raise funds, the acquisition of McKennie could be a key part of Tottenham’s strategy to strengthen their midfield and challenge for higher honors in the upcoming season.
