Weston McKennie is continuing to be linked with a move to Aston Villa this summer - but the US international would appear to be keen on remaining with current club Juventus beyond the expiry of his existing contract. Midfielder McKennie, who spent the second half of last season on loan at relegated Leeds United, has a year remaining on his current deal with the Old Lady. McKennie, 25, is currently preparing for the USMNT's Copa America campaign which kicks off later this month and for which they are the host nation; the US take on Colombia and Brazil in friendlies and then face Bolivia, Panama and Uruguay in their group stage.
The future of the former Schalke star at club level, though, will continue be spotlighted throughout the summer. Juve, who parted with Massimiliano Allegri in May following their Coppa Italia win over Atalanta, are on the look-out for a new manager but there remains uncertainty over a number of first-team squad members as the club look to close the gap to the two Milan clubs who finished ahead of them last season. READ: Why Villa aren't offering new season tickets as rail seating plan revealed READ: Aston Villa block Thierry Henry including duo in France's Olympic squad McKennie's deal, as mentioned, will expire in 2025 , but he appears very eager to extend his stay in Turin and is aiming to restore Juve's status as a recognised European heavyweight at home and in the Champions League.
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