Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacted during the pre-season friendly between Arsenal and Tottenham. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Arsenal are interested in signing Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz.
The 20-year-old Turkish international has emerged as one of the best young players in European football, with six goals and five assists this season.
Chelsea are also interested in the player, but Football Insider reports that Arsenal are currently planning a move. Meanwhile, Liverpool are also keeping an eye on his progress.
There seems to be a possibility that a bidding war will break out for the player.
Arsenal eyeing Kenan Yildiz
Pete O’Rourke told Football Insider: “We are confident that Arsenal are also ready to sign this highly rated attacking player, who is regarded as one of the hottest young players in European football.”
“He has performed so well at Juventus that he has come to attract the attention of a number of top clubs, with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid believed to be interested in Yildiz.”
Juventus want to keep him at the club long-term and have started contract negotiations with the player. However, so far no agreement has been reached and the two sides are at an impasse. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League club can take advantage of this situation to get a deal done.
Arsenal need a more cutting-edge player in the final third and the 20-year-old could be ideal for them. He is still young enough to develop and has the qualities to develop into a world-class player.
He can function anywhere in the front three and will add goals and creativity to the side.
Chelsea and Liverpool keen to sign Yildiz
Similarly, Chelsea and Liverpool also need more cutting edge in their final third. They have looked mediocre this season, but the Turkish international will definitely help them improve.
He’s a volatile talent with a bright future ahead of him, and anyone who signs him will be getting a future star. It remains to be seen whether Juventus will be able to secure a new contract for him in the coming weeks.

