Arsenal
The North London side wants a top new winger this summer. However, their dream move has taken a massive turn. Fresh updates on the Kenan Yildiz transfer have now shocked fans across Europe. A big decision is finally made.
Juventus Secures Their Turkish Prodigy
The Gunners and Blues both chased the gifted Turkish forward. The twenty-year-old star shone bright in Italy last term. He scored nine goals and made eight assists in thirty-one games across all competitions. In total, he has forty-four goal contributions in one hundred fifteen matches for his club.
As reported by Sports Mole, the young player has reached a verbal agreement on a new deal with Juventus. His new contract will extend his stay until 2030. His annual salary will jump by over three hundred percent to £5.2M. He will also gain a large loyalty bonus once he signs the papers.
Juventus have clearly said the winger as unsellable. They plan to build their next team around him. The West London side had a £59M bid rejected last summer. Their new manager Xabi Alonso wanted a strong choice on the left flank. But the Italian giants value their prized asset at £85M.
Kenan Yildiz’s stats for club and country this season, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Serie A 36 10 6
Champions League 10 1 3
Coppa Italia 1 0 0
FIFA World Cup 3 0 0
The North London Side Pivots to New Targets
The Premier League champions faced frustration in their search for a star winger. They tried to lure Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid with a huge offer. However, the Brazilian chose to sign a new deal in Spain. That set back forced the Gunners to look at other options. They eyed the former Bayern Munich youth player as an ideal fix. But that route is now closed as well.
As reported by Football London, the club has turned its sights toward Ezri Konsa. The Lions want £60M for their English defender. The Gunners previously offered £30M. They may increase that sum due to an injury to William Saliba. The team has already signed Bruno Guimaraes for £75M and Christos Tzolis to bolster the squad after losing the Champions League final to PSG.
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Massive Roster Changes Looming in North London
More player moves could take place at the Emirates before the transfer window shuts. As reported by The Mirror, the club is in talks with Galatasaray over Gabriel Martinelli. The twenty-five-year-old winger has entered the final year of his contract. He lost his regular spot in the team last season. Meanwhile, Leandro Trossard joined Besiktas earlier this summer.
However, the Gunners will not sell Martinelli until they sign a proper replacement. Manager Mikel Arteta wants a strong squad to defend their league title. The team will probably move if the right player is on the market. The management team will continue to track fresh options in the final weeks of the window. Eberechi Eze has served as a backup for Martin Odegaard rather than playing on the wing.
Author’s Opinion
Missing out on Kenan Yildiz is a huge blow for the Gunners. The young Turkish football player has a set of unique talents and speed. The club must now act fast in the transfer market to bring in a top replacement before the new season starts.
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