The appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as manager of Manchester United could lead to new transfer possibilities, specifically regarding the 28-year-old United States international Weston McKennie. Pochettino observed the midfielder during his time as the USA's coach, highly regards McKennie, and once described the Juventus team as being the player plus ten others. The new manager might use his influence with the Red Devils' ownership to make a significant bid for the player. Pochettino has noticed McKennie's versatility and goal-scoring ability.
This interest is a potential issue for Juventus. The Italian club has indicated that no player is unsellable because they must consider their budget to adhere to UEFA's financial fair play regulations. As a result, Juventus would consider a convincing offer for McKennie, and a transfer could potentially occur as soon as January. Transfer rumors had subsided after McKennie's contract was renewed until 2030. However, this long-term agreement now gives Juventus a strong negotiating position, and the club would only consent to a sale for a very large fee. If Pochettino successfully advocates for the signing, McKennie could be the player sold to finance acquisitions in other areas. McKennie joined Juventus in July 2021 and has 72 caps and 13 goals for the USA. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €30.00m.
