Pierre-Emile Højbjerg left Southampton for Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month, and the Saints are looking for a replacement in the transfer market.
Two days ago, Bild reported Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side have ‘launched an attack’ to secure Weston McKennie’s transfer.
On Thursday, The Birmingham Mail reported Aston Villa have joined Southampton in chasing the midfielder, and he’s open to moving to the Premier League this summer.
Schalke will travel to Austria for a training camp and Funke Sport journalist Andreas Ernst tweeted to confirm the 21-year-old is making the trip.
Fussball Transfers have relayed Ernst’s information and suggest ‘a quick transfer’ for the USMNT player is ‘not to be expected’ because he’s travelled to Austria.
FT further provide their stance on the Texan’s future, and state Schalke are hoping that Villa’s interest ‘will be reflected in a specific offer’.
David Wagner’s side are ‘reluctant’ to let McKennie leave, but his sale could generate income, which would be crucial in bringing new players to the club.
Schalke would be hoping to receive offers from both Villa and Southampton and FT state, bids from the ‘two Premier League clubs would therefore be entirely to the taste’ of the German club.
