Arsenal are reportedly ‘serious’ in their interest for Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz according to Tuttosport.
Per the source, Liverpool are also eyeing the forward but the Gunners are the side showing the keenest interest.
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The latest developments follow Turkish-Football breaking the story that Arsenal have been scouting Yildiz and are considering a January move to strengthen their attack.
The North London side want to add firepower upfront to increase their chances of winning the title race.
The Serie A giants have already turned down offers from Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Besiktas who wanted Yildiz on loan but they could be open to an offer for a permanent move that matches their valuation €35-40m.
Ideally, Juventus want to keep Yildiz on at the club but due to their financial position they would not be able to turn down an offer that matches their asking price.
Yildiz meanwhile, has settled in well but has not been played in the last four games and does want more playing time.
The report claims that Arsenal could afford Yildiz but the question is whether they have the desire to pull the trigger.
In November 2023, Yildiz burst onto the scene after rising through the Juventus Next Gen ranks into the first team and the senior Turkish national side.
At the time Juve were unwilling to negotiate with interested Turkish sides for less than €10-12 million so transfer talks stalled but he has grown in stature since then.
Yildiz has yet to fully explode with Juventus but made his mark with the first team and Next Gen.
His true breakthrough came with the Turkish national team, where he made his debut as a starter and scored a goal against Germany. He already has three caps for Turkiye and is expected to be part of the team at Euro 2024.
Yildiz’s recent performances showcased his technical and physical abilities, and it is now estimated that his value has tripled from what Turkish clubs offered a few months ago.
Coach Allegri remains adamant that the 2005-born striker should be kept, and Yildiz has recently signed a contract extension until 2027 with a salary increase and official promotion to the first team.