‘Make any team better’ – Leeds flop who left after 20 games told to join Premier League giants

Weston McKennie has been advised he can ‘make any crew higher’ amid continued calls to return to the Premier League this summer time.

The 27-year-old has revived his profession at Juventus, however is out of contract on the finish of the season and will turn into a free agent.

The midfielder has scored seven targets and registered as many assists from 35 matches throughout all competitions for the Serie A giants this marketing campaign.

He underlined his versatility whereas working as a false 9 within the Champions League this week, and aiding one among Teun Koopmeiners’ two strikes in Juve’s 5-2 playoff first-leg defeat in opposition to Galatasaray.

The Bianconeri stay eager to safe McKennie’s future, however the American holds the playing cards forward of a house World Cup this summer time.

The 62-cap worldwide is a key a part of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, with a formidable event prone to improve his wage calls for.

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Wild West

Ex-USMNT star Tab Ramos has now stated that his compatriot would ‘make any crew higher’, however needs him at a possible title contender.

He advised GOAL: “I’ve to let you know, Weston McKennie is a participant that may play wherever – in any place on the sector.

“Take a look at what he has executed for Juve the final couple of months, they’ve had him in all places – from right-back to centre mid, attacking mid.

“He at all times results in the field and is at all times harmful. He has at all times made a distinction.

“To be honest, Juventus’ restoration is partly on the shoulders of Weston McKennie; he has been that good for them.

“Would I prefer to see him go to the EPL? Juventus is one other a kind of golf equipment – you might be speaking about an ideal membership all around the world.

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“I actually suppose that Weston McKennie could make any crew higher,” Two-time MLS All-Star Ramos continued.

“I might personally prefer to see him again within the EPL enjoying for a membership that’s combating for titles.”

Ell of a tough time

Juventus’ No.22 could also be eager to show his Premier League doubters incorrect following his disastrous first spell in English soccer.

McKennie joined Jesse Marsch’s ‘American Revolution’ at Leeds in January 2023 on a six-month mortgage from Juventus.

Nonetheless, he made only one look beneath Marsch earlier than his countryman was fired – and shortly issues went from unhealthy to worse.

McKennie finally managed only one help in additional than 1,400 minutes over 20 video games as Leeds had been relegated that Might.

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He bore the blame for the membership’s demise, as he was booed and abused by the Elland Street devoted on the ultimate match of the season.

Peterborough proprietor Darragh MacAnthony advised talkSPORT that Leeds had been relegated ‘as a result of they signed half the U.S. nationwide crew, who weren’t superb’.

Gabby Agbonlahor went additional, including: “Weston McKennie at Leeds, no surprise they didn’t need to signal him completely.

“I feel he went again to Juventus a few hours after the sport in opposition to Spurs.

“He was a poor signing, I don’t perceive how he performed so lengthy at Juventus, he was very poor.”

Deal or no deal?

McKennie even admitted that he felt he ‘let individuals down’ months later, however three years later, he’s now a participant reborn.

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European soccer knowledgeable Andy Brassell advised talkSPORT.com: “He has been fairly good this season.

“I suppose the factor is with the kind of sport that Weston McKennie’s obtained, he is so busy and such an thrilling participant.

“He can cowl numerous positions, he can contribute to the assault, he can take up a extra defensive register.

“If he had been put available on the market tomorrow, a load of Premier League golf equipment would need him, I feel.

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“However I suppose the issue for Juventus now’s that, actually, they introduced within the present soccer administration to chop wastage and to chop prices.

“So clearly on the finish of the season, there are going to must be some gamers that go. So perhaps, perhaps he falls amongst these.”