‘Milan have recently been linked’ – Moretto provides update on Juventus midfielder

Weston McKennie’s future beyond the end of this season remains an unknown, but AC Milan are unlikely to be his destination.

McKennie is proving to be one of the key men under Luciano Spalletti, and on Sunday he sparked the comeback in Juventus’ 2-2 draw with Lazio by scoring the goal that halved the deficit, continuing a good run of scoring form.

His contract expires at the end of the season though, so he is already free to sign for any other club ahead of next season. Juventus will try a new attempt to renew him, but in the meantime various clubs are circling.

Milan in or out on McKennie?

As reported by Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano’s Italian YouTube channel, there exists the concrete possibility that McKennie will renew with Juventus. The Old Lady will try again, while the USA international is ‘very happy in Turin’ and they aim to leverage this.

Yet, it remains a complex negotiation due to the transaction’s additional costs. The Bianconeri do not want to exceed a certain figure, a certain threshold, but a new mission will take place in the coming weeks.

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Moretto confirms several clubs are sounding out McKennie’s situation, to understand the feasibility of his arrival on a free transfer. Inter have conducted an enquiry regarding the overall costs of acquiring the player (including commissions and salary).

He adds: “Milan have recently been linked to McKennie, but I’m told they’re not really interested in the player. To date, they haven’t confirmed whether this is a hot or viable option.” Finally, the idea of a return to the USA to play in the MLS cannot be totally ruled out.