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Kenan Yildiz in motion for Juventus in opposition to Udinese (Photograph by Chris Ricco/Getty Photographs)
Arsenal have recognized Juventus left winger Kenan Yildiz as a really perfect switch goal for that place, sources near the state of affairs have informed CaughtOffside.
Yildiz completed the 2024/25 season with ten objectives and 6 assists in all competitions for membership and nation, taking part in totally on the left-hand facet, but in addition often within the centre and on the suitable.
Senior figures within the trade have knowledgeable CaughtOffside that Arsenal at the moment are taking a look at Yildiz as a result of affect of Matteo Tognozzi.
The Turkey worldwide was found by Tognozzi when he was at Juventus, and he’s now set to hitch Arsenal to work underneath new sporting director Andrea Berta.
Kenan Yildiz may very well be a Nico Williams different for Arsenal
Tognozzi may push Arsenal in direction of Yildiz as a substitute for another winger targets, with points rising within the pursuit of Nico Williams.
Sky Sports activities have been among the many retailers to hyperlink Arsenal with Williams, however sources have informed CaughtOffside that the Spain worldwide’s wage calls for may very well be too excessive.
One supply with hyperlinks to the participant’s entourage informed CaughtOffside: “Nico Williams has excessive wage calls for. He’s asking for round €18m per season, a determine that doesn’t match with Arsenal’s present wage construction. Though his launch clause of €58 million is seen as cheap, as a result of wage demand being too excessive, Arsenal at the moment are exploring completely different choices.”
The identical supply said that Yildiz is somebody who has come into the image, although it was additionally burdened that the 20-year-old is in talks with Juventus over a brand new contract.
“Arsenal worth Yildiz extremely however would favor to maintain the overall price near €60m,” the supply stated. “On the similar time, Juventus have began discussions with Yildiz’s camp for a contract renewal till 2030”
Kenan Yildiz to price €80m
Two sources confirmed that Yildiz would possible price €80m, although different figures with a more in-depth understanding of Juventus’ stance state that the Serie A giants merely don’t need to promote him in any respect.
One imagines it’ll change into clearer quickly if this can be a sensible deal for Arsenal, however followers will little question hope this thrilling younger expertise could make his approach to the Emirates Stadium.
Because the graphic above reveals, Yildiz isn’t essentially forward of Arsenal’s present left wingers in each division, however it’s fairly shut.
Yildiz can be lots youthful, so has the potential to enhance additional with the suitable teaching and with higher gamers round him.
Arsenal are inclined to dominate video games and create extra possibilities than Juventus, who have been disappointing for lots of final season, with Yildiz nonetheless managing to face out as a brilliant spark of their facet.
Crucially, Yildiz is extra of a dribbler than Martinelli and Trossard, so that would give Arsenal a brand new type of menace on that left flank if he have been to return in.
