Premier League contenders Arsenal are plotting a mid-season move for Juventus and Türkiye starlet Kenan Yıldız, identifying the 21-year-old forward as a recruitment target ahead of the January transfer window, sources have told Turkish-Football.
The Gunners have been keeping tabs on Yildiz since last season and expressed an interest in the Turkish international last summer.
Mikel Arteta’s recruitment department is eager to test Turin’s resolve early rather than waiting until next summer, viewing Yıldız’s high ceiling and technical versatility as a transformative addition to their frontline.
Brace Against Cagliari Underlines Growing Influence
Arsenal’s interest comes amid an impressive run of form for the Turkish international in Serie A. Yıldız recently proved decisive for Juventus, scoring a dramatic two-goal comeback performance against Cagliari.
After Juventus fell behind, Yıldız struck on the bounce to equalize before producing a solo run and bottom-corner finish to secure a 2-1 win.
The display highlighted why head coach Luciano Spalletti considers the youngster an indispensable tactical engine in the Bianconeri setup.
Juventus Stance and Premier League Appeal
Despite Arsenal’s readiness to launch a substantial financial package, securing Yıldız will present a stern test. Juventus hierarchy views the player as untouchable and remains intent on building their future offensive structure around him.
However, with Premier League interest intensifying and Arsenal actively searching for creative attacking depth, the Gunners hope a compelling sporting project can open dialogue when the transfer window opens.
Additionally, Juventus could be forced to sell Yildiz if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season – and they would be negotiating with a weakened hand.
