Arsenal are ready to make huge moves in the summer transfer window as they look to improve their ranks in the Premier League - and reports have stated that Juventus star Kenan Yildiz is in their sights as their quest for trophies deepens.
The Gunners fell short in the Premier League title race this season, with Liverpool clinching the title last weekend, and having crashed out of the domestic cup competitions, their only chance of silverware is the Champions League - in which they'll have to overcome a 1-0 semi-final first leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. With that in mind, transfers are expected and Yildiz is one player they could look to bring to north London.
Report: Arsenal 'Keen' to Land Kenan Yildiz from Juventus
The Turkish star has burst onto the scene in Serie A
Kenan Yildiz
The report by Fichajes states that Arsenal have begun to make their moves ahead of the summer transfer window, with one of the names becoming available being Yildiz.
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Their recruitment team are keen to land the Juventus attacker, who has attracted attention for his 'mature' performances out wide for the Old Lady - despite being just 19 years of age, which have seen him branded as 'elite' and even compared to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mikel Arteta believes that adding a winger with the ability to both dribble and score would be 'crucial' to expanding the Gunners' attacking contingent, especially if they want to compete properly in four different competitions next season. Despite a centre-forward being their priority, with the likes of Alexander Isak being linked, Yildiz's emergence in Turin has convinced Emirates staff that his versatility could offer solutions to their ranks.
Italian sources have claimed that Juventus highly rate their youngster, but they haven't ruled out the possibility of a potential move for his sale if the Gunners' bid reaches €90million (£77million), though the Serie A side are aware of growing Premier League interest and could look to come to the negotiating table if it means they can invest in other areas of their squad.
Arsenal, however, are confident that their stature and project, alongside the promise of playing time, could move them to the front of the queue to land the Turkish prodigy, despite competition being fierce with the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli currently filling the first-team spots out wide for the Spanish boss, who will be vying for the Premier League title for the fourth season running next time out.
Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 04-05-25.
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