At the age of 20, Kenan Yıldız has become a favourite of Juventus. He is one of the hottest properties in European football within the last year due to his unique skills and ability to play multiple positions. Yıldız joined Juventus’ first team in 2023. He amassed 12 goals and 7 assists through 58 total matches played while also providing Turkey with multiple capped matches. He is also been in comparison to other similar players such as Arda Turan.
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Arsenal are reportedly plotting a bold swap deal involving Gabriel Jesus + €50-60m to secure Juventus' star Kenan Yildiz, per Radio Radio. Manchester United are ready to outbid Arsenal & Chelsea with a potential €90m cash offer for the 20-year-old Turkish sensation. pic.twitter.com/o6rOdAcWZf
— Arsenal Team (@_ArsenalTeam) October 13, 2025
Arsenal’s Proactive Approach
Under the stewardship of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are quick to explore a potential summer acquisition of Yıldız in 2026. They reached out to Yıldız’s multi-talented agent Jorge Mendes. There is an understanding that Arsenal regards Kenan Yıldız as being the “second most expensive signing ever”. The reports suggest that initial conversations regarding Yıldız’s salary indicate that Arsenal is serious about attempting to acquire him in 2026. Juventus value the prodigy at €75-85 million, a fee Arsenal are prepared to meet to outpace rivals.
🚨 Arsenal are ready to make a move for 20-year old Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz and have reached out to his agent.
The Turkish youngster is valued at around £85M by the Italian club.
(Source: La Repubblica) pic.twitter.com/hZtJI7WNeg
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) November 29, 2025
The Contract Stalemate at Juventus
Yıldız’s future hinges on stalled renewal talks in Turin. The young player has become a barrier to most of the signings in Europe this summer because of his demanding wage requests. He expects a minimum of 6-7 million EUR a year to bring his salary range on par with other players, like Jonathan David, and he is trying to earn 4x his current salary of 1.7 million EUR (plus bonuses). Juventus’ offer of just over €5 million per year reportedly isn’t enough for him to stay as speculation grows about whether or not Juventus will be able to meet his wage demand. This impasse has Arsenal—and others—circling.
The Rival Interest and Hurdles
Real Madrid, tipped by Xabi Alonso, join the fray, pitting English and Spanish giants against each other. Reports indicate that Yıldız would prefer joining a club in the Premier League due to the nature of the league. There are challenges. However, with Kenan Yıldız history of injuries and with Arsenal being subject to Financial Fair Play restrictions due to their large expenditures last summer.
What It Means for Arsenal
Landing Yıldız could supercharge Arteta’s attack, blending youth with Premier League nous for a sustained title bid. As whispers grow, this saga could define Arsenal’s ambitions—watch for bids in January.
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