Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz
Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz (Image: Getty Images)
Manchester United have entered the race to sign Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz. The 19-year-old has impressed for the Old Lady this season, scoring four times and adding three assists in 19 appearances.
The Turkey international, who spent 10 years in the Bayern Munich academy before joining Juventus, aged 17, in 2022, has cemented himself as the club's first-choice left winger this term. He is also recognised as one of the best teenagers in world football right now, as per CIES Football Observatory.
Now, it has been reported that Yildiz is on United's shortlist of potential signings, according to Sky Sports Germany. The youngster is also said to be aware that Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring his situation, although he still does have four-and-a-half years left on his contract.
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Despite this, it's understood that the current tendency is for Yildiz to continue playing for Juventus for the 2025/26 season. The Germany-born sensation played 32 times during his breakthrough season for the Serie A side last season and has already been capped 17 times by the Turkey national team.
Speaking about Yildiz in October, Juve boss Thiago Motta said: "Yildiz is fine, he needs to improve in all aspects of the game, but like everyone else. He must always be connected to the team, from the defensive phase to concentration. He is a young player, but already a great player that we must exploit in the best way, both as a winger and as a midfielder. However, I am convinced that great players can play anywhere and very well."
As well as playing on the wing, Yildiz is capable of being used in central attacking midfield positions and up front. That versatility could prove to be handy if United sign him, with Ruben Amorim often floating his forward options around during his three matches since taking over at Old Trafford.