Manchester United will be paying close attention to this weekend’s World Cup qualifiers after target Kenan Yildiz put in a brilliant performance for the Turkish national team against Bulgaria.
The Juventus forward caught the eye with a clinical brace as Crescent Stars gained momentum as they cruised to a 6-1 comprehensive victory.
Manchester United target Kenan Yildiz shines against Bulgaria
Yildiz, who has been linked with a big-money move to the Premier League and other elite clubs in Europe including Manchester United, produced a superb performance that perfectly highlights why top clubs are targeting him.
His two goals came in quick succession early in the second half, scoring twice in five minutes and showing incredible composure and decisiveness in the box.
The first one was a clever assist that led to a quick and powerful shot, and the second one was skillfully created to create space before hitting the net.
The fact that both of his shots were on goal speaks volumes about his clinical efficiency that night.
| status | number |
|---|---|
| completed path | 15/17 |
| Duel victory | 6 |
| successful take-on | 4 |
| Touch the opposite box | 4 |
| shot | 2 |
| the goal | 2 |
| foul win | 1 |
In addition to his goals, his four successful take-ons and six duel wins demonstrated the explosive dribbling and physical strength for which the 20-year-old is so highly regarded.
His ability to consistently beat opponents and thwart challenges makes him a strong threat in the final third.
Manchester United and Chelsea compete for Kenan Yildiz
Kenan Yildiz has attracted interest from a number of English clubs, including Chelsea, while Arsenal are another club that has been linked with the Turkish attacker.
However, Ruben Amorim’s team are in the race to sign him and are reportedly considering spending big on him.
As previously reported, Manchester United are planning to sign Yildiz next summer, likely for a fee of €90 million.
Juventus are aware of the growing interest in their star player and are working hard to convince him to stay.
It’s no wonder there’s so much interest in the player given his impressive results this season, and his move will definitely be one to watch.
