Arsenal are showing interest in a potential move for Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz, according to Italian journalist Gianni Balzarini.
The North London side have reportedly been in contact regarding the 20-year-old Turkey international and asked for information about Yildiz’s situation in Turin.
Yildiz has been a bright spark for Juventus this season, scoring five goals and providing five assists in 18 appearances across all competitions.
Juventus are believed to have slapped an asking price in the region of €80–€90m (£69m–£87m) on the promising forward, who is under contract until the summer of 2029.
Kenan Yildiz
Kenan Yildiz
Balzarini, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that Arsenal have asked for information regarding Yildiz amid his promising displays in Italy:
“There’s been real contact with Arsenal, that is, Arsenal have asked for information, it’s part of the game, there’s no negotiation, let’s be clear, but they have asked for information about this player who, in my opinion, could also do very well in the Premier League
“Given his physical and technical characteristics, and so it’s clear that after all this atmosphere here, a sort of halo is forming around the boy, the player who, for his part, I also understand, may claim the need to play in a better team.”
Yildiz joined Juventus’ youth ranks from Bayern Munich’s academy in 2022 and has since established himself as one of the biggest prospects in world football.
The promising forward has been a key player for Juventus for a second consecutive season, starting 11 of their 14 games in Serie A this term.
Yildiz is also Juventus’ top scorer in the league with four goals, as well as the top assister with three in 12 appearances.
The ‘superstar’ 20-year-old scored both goals in Juventus’ 2-1 win over Cagliari last weekend.
Arsenal Eyeing Move for La Liga Star
Rodrigo Mendoza
Arsenal seem to be keeping tabs on several promising 20-year-olds at the minute, with Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza also on their shortlist.
According to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are keeping close tabs on the La Liga starlet, who has a release clause worth €20m (£17m).
Mendoza emerged through Elche’s youth ranks before making his senior debut during the 2022/23 season.
The 20-year-old has amassed 64 first-team appearances to date, scoring six goals and providing three assists.