Media reports have indicated that the attention of Europe’s top clubs will shift during the transfer market to Turkish talent, Kenan Yildiz.
The newspaper Defensa Central reported that a fierce competition has begun between Real Madrid and Arsenal to sign the Juventus player, who has become one of the most prominent rising names on the continent over the past two years.
Reports from Italy indicate that Arsenal is preparing to make a strong move to snatch the player for a sum that could reach 100 million euros, a figure that reflects the status the Turkish international has achieved despite his young age.
The newspaper added: "Real Madrid, which is already planning its attacking strategy for the 2026 season, sees Yildiz as an important tactical option for the future, especially with coach Xabi Alonso impressed by the player's abilities and offensive versatility. However, the Spanish club’s attempts to approach the player’s circle have so far not resulted in concrete steps, while Arsenal appears more active in communication and understanding Juventus’s conditions and outstanding renewal clauses."
They continued: "Yildiz, whose level exploded since Luciano Spalletti took over the helm of Juventus from Igor Tudor, has become one of the pillars of the team while still under twenty years old."
The player is demanding a salary increase to between six and seven million euros annually, while the Italian club does not want to exceed five million, a gap that may lead the player to consider leaving if the administration does not convince him with a new offer.
