Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing 18-year-old Turkish striker Kenan Yildiz from Juventus in the January transfer window.
Turkish-Football first broke the story last week and there have been developments since then.
Yildiz has been frustrated by his lack of playing time at Juventus this season, and he is considering leaving the club in the New Year.
Arsenal are among the clubs interested in signing him. Juventus meanwhile, want to keep Yildiz on but could be tempted by an offer that matches their €35-40m valuation [Tuttosport].
Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg tweeted on X that the Turkish international is not happy with the amount of playing time he has received and is considering a winter exit either on loan or a permanent move.
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Yildiz has been praised for his versatility, and he is able to play as a centre-forward, attacking midfielder, or on either wing.
He scored his first senior international goal for Turkey against Germany last month, and he is considered to be one of the most promising young players in Europe.
Yuma scored in the 3-2 victory over Germany – his country of birth.
Juventus are open to selling Yildiz if they receive a suitable offer, and they rejected several loan offers for him over the summer.
However, they are reportedly reluctant to let him leave on a permanent basis, as they believe that he has the potential to become a star player.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will be able to sign Yildiz in the January transfer window. However, the Gunners are reportedly determined to add him to their squad, and they believe that he could be a key player for them in the future.
