Newcastle 'could help' Man United, Chelsea 'land' £33m teenage star
Newcastle 'could help' Man United, Chelsea 'land' £33m teenage star
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Juventus are reportedly prepared to sell Kenan Yildiz during the January transfer window, with the club looking to fund a mid-season deal for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.
The Old Lady are currently sixth in the Serie A table, three points behind fourth-placed Fiorentina, and the Italian giants are said to be determined to move for a central midfielder in January to boost their squad.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Tonali is the leading target, with Newcastle thought to want in the region of £46m for the Italian, but a major sale will need to take place for that to become a possibility.
The report claims that Yildiz is set to be available for a fee in the region of £33m, with Manchester United and Chelsea both said to be keen on the 19-year-old's services during the winter market.
Kenan Yildiz of Juventus on September 17, 2024
Kenan Yildiz of Juventus on September 17, 2024
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Yildiz has revealed a desire to remain with Juventus
Yildiz recently revealed that he sees his future at Juventus, telling Tuttosport: "Juventus is an extraordinary club and wearing this shirt, the number 10 at that, fills me with pride. Where do I see myself in five years? On the pitch, giving everything to win with this shirt.
"I feel very good here, Turin is a beautiful and peaceful city, I like it a lot, the people are kind and respectful. I can walk around the centre without any problems, enjoying wonderful walks. Of course, every now and then someone stops me for an autograph or a photo, but this can only make me happy."
However, Juve's apparent desire to bring in Tonali could force the club to make a difficult decision, and a fee of £33m is unlikely to put off the likes of Man United and Chelsea considering the youngster's potential.
The Turkey international has made 23 appearances for Juventus during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring four goals and registering five assists in the process, including three goals and three assists in 16 Serie A matches.
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on December 1, 2024
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on December 1, 2024
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Is a January deal on the cards?
Mid-season transfers between major clubs are complicated due to the numbers involved, and a lot would need to fall into place for either Man United or Chelsea to sign Yildiz during the winter market.
However, if it becomes clear that a deal for Tonali is possible, then Juventus will be looking for a quick sale, and Yildiz is a player capable of raising a healthy transfer fee, with both Man United and Chelsea said to be on red alert for his services.
The youngster made a positive impression for Turkey during Euro 2024, while he has turned out for the Old Lady on 55 occasions in all competitions, scoring eight goals and registering six assists in the process.
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Matt Law
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