Premier League clubs battle to sign son of former African president

Timothy Weah, son of Ballon d’Or winner and former Liberian president George Weah, is drawing heavy interest from Premier League sides ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Juventus forward is the subject of enquiries from at least four clubs, with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton among the frontrunners for his signature, according to Foot Mercato.

After a solid season in Italy where he made 43 appearances, scoring six goals and providing five assists for Juventus, Weah is now attracting suitors from the English top-flight.

Tottenham Hotspur’s offer of UEFA Champions League football could be a major pull for the USMNT international, while Everton are also keen to bolster their attack with a player capable of operating as a winger or full-back.

Two other unnamed European clubs are also monitoring the situation closely, with Red Bull Leipzig previously showing concrete interest in the 25-year-old.

Currently representing Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup on home soil in the United States, Weah’s performances could further spike his market value.

Despite being born into football royalty as the son of George Weah, the only African player ever to win the Ballon d’Or, Timothy Weah has forged a career that stands on its own merits.

Rather than follow in his father’s footsteps with Liberia, Weah chose to represent the United States, earning 44 caps for the Stars and Stripes so far.

While his father ruled Liberia from 2018 to 2024, Timothy has quietly climbed the footballing ranks in Europe, starting at PSG before making a name for himself at Lille and now Juventus.

Now on the radar of several Premier League teams, Weah could be set for a high-profile move that finally brings him to English football, a fitting next chapter for a player of his pedigree.