Leeds United have to defend themselves against national competition in their courtship for Weston McKennie (24). As ‘The Athletic’ reports, Nottingham Forest is considering torpedoing the move of the midfield all-rounder from Juventus Turin to the Peacocks.
McKennie is said to have already informed his teammates in Italy of his move. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, there should be an oral agreement between Leeds and Juventus. In addition to the EUR 1.5 million loan fee, the Englishman will have a EUR 35 million purchase option, which becomes an obligation under certain conditions. It’s obviously not as clear as it was thought that Leeds are going. In any case, Juve would like to sell the ex-Schalke directly.
Update (3:56 p.m.): It looks like the Tricky Trees can’t straddle anymore. According to Fabrizio Romano, all the details have now been settled between Juve and Leeds. McKennie will be on his way to England within the next 24 hours for the mandatory medical check. Leeds are loaning the American out with an option to buy.
