Manchester United have been linked with a shock move for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to reports.. The American international endured a difficult season in the Premier League during his stint with Leeds. McKennie was a part of the side that was relegated to the Championship in a miserable campaign for the 25-year-old.. With 18 months remaining on his deal in Turin, the former Schalke midfielder will be out of contract in 2026 and available on a free transfer. Since returning to Serie A, he has registered seven assists in 26 appearances with Massimiliano Allegri’s side sitting 17 points off the pace with Inter Milan top.. READ MORE: Gareth Southgate explains why Kobbie Mainoo is not in the England squad. READ MORE: Manchester United standing firm over Dan Ashworth demands after discovering real fee Newcastle paid Brighton. According to GiveMeSport, United have identified McKennie as an alternative option to their top targets ahead of, what could be, a busy summer. Rumours continue to swirl around Old Trafford over Erik ten Hag’s future following the minority takeover from Ineos Group.. Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to ring changes behind the scenes in Manchester with Omar Berrada set to arrive at the new CEO, while the push for an inaugural sporting director remains ongoing.. United are also said to be in competition with Chelsea for the signing of Milos Kerkez. According to The Mirror, the Londoners and United are chasing the Bournemouth defender as Mauricio Pochettino chases defensive reinforcements.. The Hungarian arrived in the Premier League from AZ Alkmaar, last summer, and has enjoyed a positive debut season in the English top-flight. It has been reported that Chelsea have already sent scouts to watch the 20-year-old with the Cherries likely to score a healthy profit on the supposed £15.5million that they spent on the defender.. Ten Hag has suffered from a lack of options at left-back following a long-term injury to Tyrell Malacia and recurring problems for Luke Shaw. Kerkez has played 21 times in the Premier League this season, compared to the England international’s 12.. Try MUFC Pro NOW for free. Subscribe to our brilliant app for the best way to enjoy the M.E.N’s unrivalled Manchester United coverage.. No adverts, pop-ups or distractions – just our brilliant content presented in the best way possible.. Comprehensive, round-the-clock coverage of the Reds, with agenda-setting breaking news and insight from Samuel Luckhurst and our authoritative team of United writers. Exclusive content for subscribers. New interactive elements including (coming soon) quizzes to test your United knowledge.. Try MUFC Pro for a front-row seat to the action at absolutely no cost for the first month. You can get started by downloading our app here on iPhone, or here on Android. If you already have our app, click on the ”MUFC Pro’,’ Subscribe’ or ‘ Remove ads’ links.. *Free trial auto renews at £19.99 annually unless cancelled. T&C’s apply. Ad-free indicates that you will not be shown standard display ad formats with the articles that you read, selected articles may contain commercial messages/affiliate links where contractually required.
