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Leeds WIN the race to sign Weston Mckennie, beating off late interest from Nottingham Forest and Fulham... with the USA international midfielder set to join on loan with a £30m option to buy

Leeds United have beaten off late competition from Nottingham Forest and Fulham to agree a deal for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie.

After positive talks in the last 24 hours Leeds struck agreement in a loan with option to pay £30m for the USA international.

The deal is another huge statement of intent from Leeds to support manager Jesse Marsch after signing Georginio Ritter earlier in the window for £35.5m from Hoffenheim

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Leeds United have beaten off late competition to agree a deal for Juventus's Weston McKennie