Arsenal are accelerating plans to sign highly-rated Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz ahead of the January transfer window, positioning Mikel Arteta to bolster his attacking options with the 20-year-old Turkish sensation amid stalled contract talks in Turin.
Yildiz, who boasts six goals and seven assists across 21 appearances this season while thriving as a versatile left-winger or No.10, has drawn direct interest from the Gunners, who contacted super-agent Jorge Mendes despite Chelsea's pursuit and a staggering €100m valuation tied to his 2029 deal. Recent Serie A fireworks—including three goals and an assist in three outings underscore his elite potential, fueling Arsenal's bid to preempt Liverpool and Manchester United in the Premier League scrap.
Arteta eyes Yildiz as ideal cover for Gabriel Martinelli's slump and Leandro Trossard's contract twilight, blending left-flank dynamism with central creativity akin to Martin Odegaard, though SciSports flags moderate tactical fit risks in the high-pressing system. With Juventus' renewal impasse, a €60-80m summer splash looms transformative for Arsenal's title tilt.