Arsenal are “ready” to sign Juventus youngster Kenan Yildiz, according to reports, as contract negotiations with the Serie A club stall.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are believed to be interested in Turkish international Yildiz, who has impressed for Juventus in the past six months.
The 20-year-old has scored 19 goals in 98 appearances since joining the Old Lady in the 2023-24 season.
The attacking midfielder has scored three goals and provided four assists in 14 games in all competitions this term, and has scored three goals in his last three games for Turkey.
Yildiz is one of Europe’s best young attackers and if Juventus continue to struggle to sign him to a new contract, expect a number of clubs to knock on his door in the new year.
With contract talks stalled, Football Insider’s transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke claims that Arsenal would also be involved in talks if he could leave in 2026.
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O’Rourke told Football Insider: “If we can’t agree a new contract with the Italian giants, then they[interested clubs]will have to face this situation with Juventus and the contract situation at Juventus.”
“Arsenal are also confident that they are ready to sign this highly rated attacking player, who is regarded as one of the hottest young players in European football.”
“He has performed so well at Juventus that he has attracted the attention of a number of top clubs, with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid thought to be interested in Yildiz.
“That is why Juventus want to sort out his future and give him improved terms. He is under contract with Turin until 2029, but they want to give him an improved contract to reflect his importance to the team now.”
“Obviously nothing has been agreed yet, but I am confident that if interested parties are given the green light or the door is opened, those clubs will be ready to move towards signing Yildiz.
“As I said, he is a star player on the rise and these top clubs would welcome the opportunity to try and sign him from Juventus.”
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Daily Mail journalist Ihsan Khan has revealed Arsenal’s plans for the upcoming January transfer window.
Khan wrote: “After spending around £250m in the summer, Arsenal’s January spending is becoming more reactive than proactive.”
“If a suitable offer is received for a fringe player, the north London club will consider it, but the general expectation is that 95 per cent of the current squad will remain unchanged.”
“However, there are a number of scenarios that are being monitored internally. Ethan Nwaneri, who signed a long-term deal in the summer but has yet to start a league game this season, could be considered for a loan move. “The club recognizes that the 18-year-old needs consistent minutes at the top to continue his development, and January could be an opportunity if the right environment becomes available.
“Arsenal will listen if a significant offer arrives for Gabriel Martinelli, particularly from Saudi Arabia, who have shown interest in the past. Martinelli has fallen down the pecking order following the arrival of Noni Madueke and the form of Leandro Trossard, and the Gunners are conscious of the need to recover money from the sale of first-team players after spending big last summer.
“Ben White’s situation should also be monitored. While White remains an important member of the team, Arsenal have plenty of full-back options and White has started just one league game this season. The Gunners will be open to offers.
“However, as things stand, he is expected to continue further discussions about his future next summer. His contract expires in 2028.”
