Juventus are grappling with the Weston McKennie situation following his refusal to join Aston Villa and his overall attitude during negotiations. The American midfielder is now considered outside of the club’s plans, with little room for reconciliation between him and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.
Calciomercato detail how while there has been some interest in McKennie, no concrete offers have materialized yet. This has led Juventus to consider alternative strategies to facilitate his departure.
Fiorentina has emerged as the most viable option for McKennie at present. Discussions between Fiorentina’s sporting director Daniele Pradè and Giuntoli have intensified, with both parties trying to structure a deal that satisfies all involved.
Fiorentina’s coach Raffaele Palladino has expressed his approval for a potential midfield pairing of McKennie and Tanner Tessmann. However, the Viola are only willing to invest up to €5 million for a player whose contract expires in 11 months – half of what Giuntoli is currently demanding.
Giuntoli aims to hold firm on his valuation until the weekend, hoping for more options to emerge. If no other opportunities arise, he may be forced to adjust his strategy and meet Fiorentina’s terms.
