USMNT Transfers: All signs point to Gio Reyna's Borussia Dortmund exit, Weston McKennie set to extend Juventus stay

Better late than never, right?

According to Bild, Reyna's time at Borussia Dortmund is nearing an end, and it's not the end anyone would have expected three years ago. The USMNT midfielder will limp towards the summer window after another wasted season and, in that summer window, he'll finally move on. There are suitors, clubs willing to bet on Reyna's potential. But picking the right club will determine the trajectory of Reyna's career.

Clubs in Spain, Italy and France are interested, which means that Reyna seemingly won't need to take a gigantic step back. He will, however, have to pick his spot. His next club will need to be one that offers him a legitimate chance to play. After spending so long on the bench, Reyna can't afford to get caught up in a positional battle at a club above his level. This is about rebuilding and making up for lost time.

What's the highest level he can achieve? What clubs can offer him what he's looking for? What position will he play long-term? These are all big questions for Reyna and his representatives to answer this summer. Reyna has at times been linked to clubs such as Fiorentina in Serie A and Marseille in Ligue 1.

A World Cup is looming but, in some ways, that's not the big storyline here. Reyna's next move is about more than 2026; it's about redefining his career and putting it on some sort of path forward after, at best, treading water for multiple years.

Every summer, Weston McKennie is linked with a Juventus exit but, by the time the transfer window ends, he's still wearing that famous black and white shirt. It seems there will be no such drama this summer, nor should there be. McKennie has earned it.

After once again asserting himself as a bright spot during a low period in Turin, McKennie will reportedly sign a new deal to stay at Juventus. Reports emerged last week that an extension is "closer than ever" which is good news for the American midfielder. His current deal is set to expire in 2026, but McKennie will reportedly earn a nice pay raise to sign on for a few extra years. There won't be another tumultuous summer, but rather a more relaxed one with a new contract in hand.

For Juventus, tying up McKennie makes more sense than ever. He's been ubiquitous for the team, playing in all sorts of positions under Thiago Motta. With Motta sacked due to the club's struggles, a new coach will be coming in - and will likely see McKennie as a versatile piece that can plug gaps for a team in transition.

That's what Juventus are right now: in transition. When you're in that circumstance, it's important to tie up those players you can rely on to help make the process smoother. The club clearly sees McKennie as one of those pieces, both in the short term and beyond.

Nathaniel Brown isn't with the USMNT - at least not yet. His international future remains up in the air and, if reports are to be believed, so too is his club future.

The German-born left-back has an American father but has represented Germany on the youth level. His breakout with Eintracht Frankfurt this season, though, has put him into the spotlight. Brown said last year that he had not yet been in contact with U.S. Soccer but, and there's been no real indication of where he'll play his international soccer.

"I'm not thinking about it," he told Kicker. "My focus and my head are on the German under-21s."

Scouts from the Premier League are watching. According to TBR Football, Manchester City, West Ham and Arsenal were in attendance to watch Brown during Frankfurt's recent Europa League clash with Tottenham. He's certainly earned the attention. His three goals and five assists in 21 Bundesliga appearances have made Brown one of the Bundesliga's top young talents.

With the World Cup looming, Brown remains a USMNT wild card but, no matter where he ends up internationally, Brown looks set for a big leap on the club level soon.

Sergio Conceicao most certainly won't survive this Milan season, which means change is coming for Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah. Well, to be fair, the correct term would be "more change" as they head towards their fourth manager since moving to Milan.

Reports indicate that Igli Tare is the favorite to be named Milan's sporting director and, according to Gazetta dello Sport, Max Allegri might be the next man on the bench. Serie A fans will know Allegri well, as will Milan fans. Prior to his two stints with Juventus, in which he won five league titles, Allegri led Milan to the 2010-11 Scudetto as part of a three-and-a-half-year stint.

Allegri is a winner. What he isn't is an attack-minded wizard. His teams are notably hard to break down, but they're not the most aesthetically pleasing to watch. That matters, in particular, for Pulisic, who will reportedly remain a pillar of the team under the new regime. As for Musah, his versatility could be an asset under Allegri, who could unlock him in ways some of Milan's other coaches haven't been able to.

Change is coming to Milan as they look set to miss out on Europe next season. How will that impact the Americans? If Allegri is the choice, you can expect a different-looking Milan next season.

If the rumor mill is to be believed, many major teams have taken a look at Johnny Cardoso at one point or another. You can add a few more to the list. According to Fichajes, Chelsea and Bournemouth are the two latest teams interested in the Real Betis star.

Chelsea had reportedly eyed him in the winter, but didn't get a deal done. Now Bournemouth, surging under Spanish boss Andoni Iraola, is also interested in a deal for the midfielder. That move would obviously see him link up with Tyler Adams, who he could play alongside in the USMNT midfield going forward. The report says that Cardoso could fetch a fee nearing $40 million, with Betis in no rush to sell.

This all comes amid links to Tottenham, who reportedly have a right of first refusal on the American midfielder. There have been prior links to Barcelona, too. Cardoso spoke about the transfer interest back in March, saying that the links to some of the world's best has helped him build his confidence.

"I can't lie and it's true that it's something that gives me confidence, that makes me feel valued because I'm doing a good job," Cardoso told Diario de Sevilla. "But I always try to improve, try to do my best for the benefit of the group and grow as a person on and off the pitch. However, now my head is only in Betis. This season we have important things to think about."

Those include an upcoming Europa Conference League quarterfinal second leg this week as Betis take on Jagiellonia Bialystok. Clubs are clearly keeping an eye on Cardoso and his exploits, which makes him one to watch as we head into the summer window.