Arsenal have made a phone call to sign a "magnificent" forward, who has been impressing in the Champions League this season.
Gunners stepping up pursuit of new forward
The Gunners strengthened their attacking options considerably in the summer, bringing in the likes of Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze, but they remain keen on signing a new forward, with Hoffenheim's Bazoumana Toure one of the latest targets to be identified.
Mikel Arteta's side remain top of the Premier League table, two points clear of nearest-rivals Manchester City, but they haven't exactly been blowing teams away as of late, edging out Wolverhampton Wanderers, Everton and Brighton by a single goal.
Indeed, the north Londoners have been unable to fully kill games off in recent weeks, with Viktor Gyokeres receiving widespread criticism for some of his performances, having not scored from open play since the 2-0 win against Burnley at the beginning of November.
Arsenal being unable to put teams to bed is a sign they could perhaps do with bringing in some additional attacking firepower, and there has now been a new update on their pursuit of Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz.
According to a report from TuttoSport (via Sport Witness), the Gunners have made a phone call to discuss a deal for Yildiz in recent weeks, alongside Liverpool, as both Premier League sides have been monitoring the forward constantly for months.
The Italian club are now worried enough to offer the 20-year-old a bumper new deal, and there is a feeling the big-money contract offer could convince the youngster to stay.
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The Serie A side are now expecting the Turk to pen a new contract, which would tie him down until 2031, so the north Londoners may need to move swiftly if they are to tempt him into a move to the Emirates Stadium.
"Magnificent" Yildiz could be ideal Trossard heir
Leandro Trossard has established himself as an important player for Arsenal this season, amassing six goals and five assists in 20 matches in all competitions, but Arteta may soon have to bring in a replacement.
The Belgian is 31-years-old and yet to sign a contract extension to extend his stay in north London beyond 2027, so the Gunners could perhaps do with bringing in a younger option at left-wing, and the Juventus star could be ideal.
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Although he is still very young, the 26-time Turkey international is one of the Italian side's key players, regularly contributing goals and assists in both the Serie A and Champions League this season.
Kenan Yildiz' key statistics Appearances Goal involvements
Serie A 15 9
Champions League 6 3
Scout Jacek Kulig has also been left impressed by the Germany-born forward, describing him as "special" and a "magnificent" talent.
Yildiz has already proven he is capable of making an impact at the very highest level, and it would be exciting if Arsenal were to pursue a move this January, but a deal could be expensive, with a potential fee of £88m fee being touted.