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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.
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.
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.
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Tottenham’s last trip to Leicester ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat under Antonio Conte but the Italian enjoyed a memorable evening in the Midlands in his debut season.
Steven Bergwijn’s dramatic stoppage-time brace earned Spurs a 3-2 win over the Foxes during the 2021/22 season.
The video included Maddison’s effort against Spurs in the 76th minute, as well as Bergwijn’s heroics.
Tottenham wrote: “Run it back.”
Bergwijn left a comment beneath the post and Maddison also replied: “No need admin.”
