LEEDS UNITED are reportedly set to complete the signing of Weston McKennie from Juventus.
The USA international is believed to be joining the club on loan with an option to buy in the summer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Yorkshire side will pay a loan fee of £1million and the option to buy him will cost £29m.
Arsenal had been interested in the midfielder, but the report reveals that Leeds president Andrea Radrizzani was able to make a breakthrough with the Serie A giants.
He tweeted: “Weston McKennie to Leeds, here we go!
“Understand Leeds will pay €1.2m loan fee — deal will include buy option clause for €33m plus add ons.
“Leeds president Radrizzani unlocked the deal with Juventus in the night.
“McKennie has agreed personal terms with Leeds.”
McKennie is expected to fit in well with the Leeds team and with the American influence on the team.
Manager Jesse Marsch will likely use the box-to-box ace alongside fellow American midfielders Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson.
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The deal however is a blow to Arsenal who had held an interest in the 24-year-old.
The Gunners have already seen a £60m bid rejected by Brighton for star midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Mikel Arteta wants the club to bring in more depth in order to compete with Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
