Tottenham have jumped the queue ahead of Aston Villa in the race to sign midfielder Weston McKennie, sources have told Football Insider.
Villa were thought to be close to reaching a deal for the Juventus star as part of a complex swap deal, but talks have now stalled, opening the door for other clubs to swoop in.
Sources say Spurs have hijacked the West Midlands giants’ move by agreeing a cut-price fee for McKennie, 25.
Talks have now taken place with Juventus over a £15million deal to sign the USA international this summer.
The midfielder’s contract with the Italian giants is set to expire in June 2025.
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McKennie had looked set to join Villa as part of a swap deal with teammate Samuel Iling-Junior that would see Douglas Luiz sign for Juventus.
Football Insider revealed on 12 June the two clubs were in advanced talks over the deal, with Villa also receiving £20million as part of the agreement.
But after Football Insider revealed on 17 June talks had stalled between the parties, that has put McKennie’s switch to Villa Park in doubt.
Tottenham have now made their move to sign the American this summer after opening talks with Juventus about his availability.
McKennie previously had a disappointing loan spell in the Premier League with Leeds United in the 2022-23 season, where he registered just one assist in 20 appearances.
But after returning to Italy last summer, the midfielder started in 33 of his 38 appearances for Juventus last season, registering 10 assists in the process.
Ange Postecoglou is looking to revamp his squad after finishing in fifth place in his first campaign with Tottenham, one place behind Villa.
Football Insider revealed Spurs will listen to offers for nine of their senior players this summer as the Australian manager looks to free up some cash for potential new signings.
In other news, Tottenham plan to spend big on “marquee” signing as whispers intensify.
