Arsenal open talks to sign Juventus star Kenan Yildiz

Arsenal have started talks to try and sign Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, according to reports.

The 19-year-old Turkish international is one of the brightest young talents in Europe. Juventus see him as a key player for their future, but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is very interested in bringing him to the Premier League.

Juventus have made it clear they will not sell Yildiz cheaply. They want around £86 million if Arsenal are serious about signing him.

Chelsea already made an offer of £61 million earlier this year, but Juventus rejected it. The Italian club say they will only consider a transfer if a massive offer comes in.

Kenan Yildiz of Juventus FC carries the ball during the soccer match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus FC, MD4 of the Serie A Enilive Italian

Yildiz is under contract with Juventus until 2029, which gives the club strong control over his future.

Reports say Arsenal have had “preliminary talks” with Yildiz’s representatives to see if he would be open to moving to England. This is the first step that could lead to a potential transfer deal.

Kenan Yildiz was born in Germany to a Turkish father and grew up playing football from a young age. He trained at Bayern Munich’s academy between the ages of 7 and 17 before moving to Juventus in 2022.

Kenan Yildiz of Juventus contract renewal pictured with Cristiano Giuntoli at Juventus headquarters on August 16, 2024 in Turin, Italy.

The young forward made his Serie A debut in August 2023 and quickly became an important player. Last season, he scored 12 goals in 52 games for Juventus and also netted 2 goals in 23 appearances for Turkey’s national team. His excellent performances even earned him a place in the Serie A Team of the Season.

Yildiz’s rise has made him one of the most exciting players in Europe. If Arsenal manage to sign him, he would join stars like Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze in attack, making the Gunners an even stronger team in their push for trophies.