The Premier League battle for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie is heating up.

The Sun says West Ham and Spurs have already been actively scouting the American midfielder.

And both are weighing-up whether to make bids in the January transfer window.

But Villa are now understood to be interested.

Juventus value the 23-year-old McKennie in the region of £25million.

The Italian giants could be open to the prospect of an initial loan deal in January.

That is as long as there is an obligation to buy.

Villa boss Dean Smith is likely to continue receiving backing to strengthen his squad in the New Year.