Leeds United are reportedly continuing in their bid to bring Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie to Elland Road before the end of the window.

What's the word?

Journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed on Wednesday that the Whites had lodged a bid of around €28m (£25m) for the 24-year-old, albeit with the Serie A side seemingly demanding closer to €35m (£31m) if they are to sanction a sale this month.

The transfer guru has since provided a further update regarding those continued negotiations, with the respected insider suggesting that discussions are "progressing well" at present.

Writing on Twitter about that developing story, Romano stated: "Understand talks between Leeds and Juventus for Weston McKennie are now progressing well. Parties are discussing key details, not done deal yet — after green light on player side. Negotiations will continue in the next hours."

'Monumental' for Marsch

The signing of the former Schalke man - who made the move to Turin back in the summer of 2020 - could well prove to be a "superb addition" for Leeds boss Jesse Marsch, according to TEAMtalk's James Marshment, with the playmaker having thrived in Italy of late.

The £55k-per-week "machine" - as lauded by Colombian footballer Sebastián Velásquez - has enjoyed a particularly profitable 2022/23 campaign thus far, with five goal involvements from his 21 games in all competitions.

That ability to make an impact in the final third is also illustrated by the fact that the 41-cap maestro ranks in the top 16% among his European peers for touches in the attacking penalty area, as well as in the top 10% for progressive passes received.

Such form may well have led to surprise that the 'Old Lady' are willing to allow the American ace to move on this month, although the club's current financial situation is seemingly a factor in that desire to sell.

That fact has handed Marsch and co the perfect opportunity to pounce, with the acquisition of the 6 foot 1 sensation potentially set to prove "monumental" for the Yorkshire side, according to CBS reporter, Jake Winderman, as he is such a "special talent".

With the relegation strugglers having only recently seen Mateusz Klich move on to MLS side DC United, the current options in the centre of the park having no doubt been depleted, with Marsch lacking few reliable, senior options outside of Marc Roca and Tyler Adams.

Providing that pairing with such quality competition in the form of McKennie could well prove integral in the bid to stave off the drop in the second half of the season, with it set to be a real bonus to be able to bring in a player who boasts Champions League and World Cup experience, despite his relative youth.