Arsenal are among several Premier League clubs eyeing a move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, according to reports in Italy.
The north London side are reportedly paying close attention to the Turkey international’s situation in Serie A and could capitalise on his stalling talks over a contract extension.
Yildiz, whose current deal expires in June 2029, has reportedly yet to reach an agreement with Juventus over a contract renewal, as his wage demands are proving difficult for the Italian giants to match.
The 20-year-old is said to be demanding £5m per year, a figure Premier League clubs would be ready to match to lure him out of Italy.
Arsenal Keen on Kenan Yildiz
Kenan Yildiz
Kenan Yildiz
According to TuttoJuve, Arsenal could face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham for Yildiz’s signature next year, with all three London clubs keen on landing the 20-year-old.
Mikel Arteta’s side reportedly view Yildiz as an ‘ideal’ player to complement captain Martin Odegaard and as someone who could boost their quality in the final third.
Yildiz, who joined Juventus’ youth ranks from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022, made his first-team debut the following year and has been an important part of the squad since.
The Turkey international, praised as a 'future Ballon d'Or winner', is the club’s top scorer in Serie A this season, with five goals in 14 appearances, and also ranks first in assists with four.
Only two Serie A players have more goal contributions than Yildiz this term – Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez (11) and Como rising star Nico Paz (10).
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Arsenal are keeping close tabs on several exciting talents ahead of the January transfer window, with Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet also on their radar.
According to reports, the Gunners have held exploratory talks over a deal for the 20-year-old to find out the conditions for a potential move.
Rennes are in a strong negotiating position as Jacquet only signed a new contract with the Ligue 1 side, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2029.
The centre-back, who made his first-team debut in 2023/24, has made 15 starts for Rennes in Ligue 1 this season.
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After spending heavily during the summer transfer window on eight new players, Arsenal look unlikely to make any marquee signings in January.
Mikel Arteta’s side were the third-biggest spenders in the Premier League during the off-season and have no pressing need to splash out on another signing, given the depth already available in the squad.
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