USMNT’s Weston McKennie (Leeds and Arsenal) and Christian Pulisic (AC Milan) are fueling the transfer rumor mill

We have tons of American football news to talk about United States Men’s National Team on the field for the first time since the World Cup. In the meantime, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic have seen their names in the rumor mill as we near the final week of the transfer deadline. I’m Mike Goodman and we’re going to break it all down in Wednesday’s Golazo Starting XI.

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📺 What we’re watching this week

⚽ EFL Cup Semi-Finals: Nottingham Forest vs Man United, Wednesday 3pm
⚽ Copa del Rey: Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad, Wednesday 3pm
⚽ Friendly: USMNT vs. Serbia, Wednesday 10pm
⚽ Copa del Rey: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, Thursday 3pm

📺 Full replays

⚽ Tuesday in Serie A: Lazio 4, AC Milan 0 on Paramount+
⚽ In Soccer We Trust Podcast: USMNT vs Serbia Preview
⚽ Attacking Third Podcast: Breakdown of Recent NWSL Trades

⚽ The redirect

🍿 Is McKennie tied to the Premier League?

It is possible that at the time you are reading this, Weston McKennie could join a Premier League club. Or maybe sometime next week, or in the summer, or not at all. Welcome to the wonderful, unpredictable world of the transfer market. What we do know for sure is this Leeds United are interested McKennie. According to CBS Sports insider Fabrizio Romano, Both sides have agreed on personal terms and now it’s just up to Juventus and Leeds to negotiate a deal. But is the move actually good for McKennie or should he wait for other offers? Chuck Booth looks to see if McKennie might be better off He is waiting for a move to leaders Arsenal.

• Sales stand: “In terms of the other interested parties, Arsenal are the only team to keep an eye on. The Gunners could offer McKennie a chance at a Premier League title, which is nice, but he would be in a difficult situation to be in would fight for minutes. It’s not guaranteed.” a regular as Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey are on top form. In theory, McKennie would have to be at his best to give Mikel Arteta tough lineup decisions. The quality of play around him would clearly compare better to Leeds, a team who see less of the ball but potentially offer more chances in the minutes.

It’s the sort of puzzle that players of McKennie’s caliber are often confronted with. Do you want to be a regular starter for a less prestigious team or fight in the world elite for minutes? It’s also worth noting that both are here Arsenal midfielders are approaching – or already on – the wrong side of 30. So it’s entirely possible that if McKennie impresses, he could be there on his way to a future first-choice option. But it’s a risky decision.

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🇬🇧 USWNT lessons from New Zealand

the United States women’s national team completed a two-game streak New Zealandand now the attention is on those NWSL Season with training camp just around the corner. Sandra Herrera takes a look at where the current team stands and why those two games were such valuable experiences with the World Championship In less than six months:

• 🔗 Christian Pulisic may also be on the road, who is interested in AC Milan. It’s a good option, Booth writes.
• 🔗 Weston McKennie’s dad hits back at claims he’s not good enough to join Arsenal.
• 🔗 Could PSG sign Milan Skriniar this January? Jonathan Johnson thinks that’s a good move.
• 🔗 Kylian Mbappe imitated Emi Martinez’s trophy celebration from the World Cup.
• 🔗 If you could change one rule in football, what would you do? Our Series A experts intervene.
• 🔗 Everything you need to know about the USMNT takes on Serbia.
• 🔗 The In Soccer We Trust crew discuss Jose Mourinho’s possibility for USMNT. Not really.
• 🔗 The House of Champions Podcast has Fabrizio Romano with information on the Americans who may be on the way.
• 🔗 More disciplinary action in the NWSL than Portland Thorns suspend coach Pierre Soubrier among other actions.
• 🔗 Red Stars sign Palmeiras midfielder Julia Bianchiwho becomes the first Brazilian to join Chicago in the NWSL era.
• 🔗 Gareth Bale is ready for what’s next and, to no surprise, it’s golf.
• 🔗 Former Red Devils Wayne Rooney and Chicharito reunite at LA Galaxy Stadium.
• 🔗 After losing 4-0 to Lazio, AC Milan is in free fall and Matteo Bonetti explains what’s going wrong.
• 🔗 And remember, all your football needs – from Champions League to Serie A to NWSL and more – are available on Paramount+. Try one month free with the code: SERIEA.

💰 The backline

💵 Best bets

Some fascinating games to watch over the next few days. All odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook and all US/Eastern times.

• EFL Cup: Nottingham Forest vs Man United, Wednesday 3pm
  💰 THE SELECTION: Forest (+470) — Manchester United are obviously the better team but they have been a bit shaky in recent weeks. And even in the showdown against Arsenal they were the clearly inferior team, although they almost saved a point. They’re better than Forest for sure, but +470 is a really high price to pay and the Tricky Trees could definitely catch United in their sleep after that bitterly disappointing loss to Arsenal. Follow SportsLine’s best bets here.
• Copa del Rey: Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, Wednesday 3pm
  💰 THE CHOICE: Barcelona (-170) — La Real recently made waves with a nine-game winning streak. But this series was against extremely weak competition. They are in for a rude awakening against a Barcelona side who, despite their Champions League misfortune, remain one of the best in Europe. Follow SportsLine’s best bets here.