DORTMUND, GERMANY - MAY 16: Thorgan Hazard of Borussia Dortmund falls down between Matija Nastasic (L) and Weston McKennie (R) of FC Schalke 04 during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 at Signal Iduna Park on May 16, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. The Bundesliga and Second Bundesliga is the first professional league to resume the season after the nationwide lockdown due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All matches until the end of the season will be played behind closed doors. (Photo by Martin Meissner/Pool via Getty Images)
According to CBS Sport (h/t The Sun), Chelsea are interested in signing Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie.
The 21-year-old joined the Bundesliga side from MLS side FA Dallas in 2017. He has since made 91 appearances for Meister der Herzen and has scored 5 goals and 7 assists. (h/t Transfermarkt)
A versatile player who can play in a variety of positions, McKennie has often been deployed in the middle of the park. Given the uncertainty surrounding the futures of N’Golo Kante and Jorginho, bringing in the 21-year-old will provide us with able reinforcement.
Valued at a relatively modest £20million, McKennie could become the second American international to sign for the club in two years. Christian Pulisic is the other.
The midfielder has been an ever-present in the Schalke line-up this season. He made 32 appearances as the Ruhr-based side threatened to finish at the top. They did eventually fall off to finish a disappointing 12th.
According to the report, he is now ready to move to a side involved in Europe. Chelsea certainly fit the bill and also have their Champions League hopes back in their own hands.
The Blues are still reeling from a 3-0 loss at Sheffield united. This could prompt Frank Lampard to go for both McKennie and Kai Havertz.
The financial implications of the coronavirus coupled with the club’s disappointing season have seen Schalke put up some of their best players for sale. Their misery is our opportunity.
Competition for the midfielder will be high, with teams from France, Spain, and Germany also interested. (h/t The Sun)
McKennie has won 19 caps for the US National Men’s team. He has scored six times for his country and was a part of the squad that finished second in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea season won't be successful despite their finish in Premier League this…
Mauricio Pochettino provides a weird analogy after using Chelsea star as an inverted fullback Chelsea…
Chelsea hierarchy deliver an ultimatum to Mauricio Pochettino for him to secure his future Mauricio…
Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea players will have to mentally prepare themselves for season's last matches…
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino talks about his future amid exit rumours Mauricio Pochettino made it…
Chelsea loanee Omari Hutchinson is open to continuing at Ipswich after leading them to Premier…