Report claims Weston McKennie still wants Premier League move amid Southampton interest

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Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie is still interested in a move to the Premier League, amid reports of Southampton showing an interest in the American international. 

That is according to a report from NBC Sports Pro Soccer Talk. They claim that sources close to McKennie have confirmed to them that McKennie is still keen on a move to the English top-flight and that there should be ‘movement on the situation’ in the next few days. 

Plenty of teams in England have been linked with a move for the USMNT international in recent weeks but Southampton are the most recent team to be linked with his signature. 

That is according to a report from Kicker this week, which claims that the Saints are keen on a move for the 21-year-old, who has scored six goals in 19 caps for his national team. 

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is set to join Tottenham or Everton this summer, with the former Saints captain transfer-listed after not signing an extension to his current St Mary’s deal which expires in 2021. 

McKennie, an energetic midfielder who can also operate at full-back or on the wing, would be a perfect recruit to replace the Dane. 

Southampton fans will no doubt be hoping that the club can indeed win the transfer battle for the player, who is clearly keen on a move to England.