Arsenal have made \u201creal contact\u201d with the representatives of Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, according to reports in Italy.<\/p>\n
Yildiz has quickly established himself as one of the best wingers in Serie A, but Arsenal<\/a> are reportedly ready to pounce amid stalling contract negotiations.<\/p>\n Do Arsenal need Kenan Yildiz?<\/p>\n Signed Eze, Madueke to compete with Trossard, Martinelli According to TuttoJuve<\/a>, the Gunners have \u201casked for information\u201d, while Italian journalist Gianni Balzarini says there are no negotiations with Juventus at present.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s been real contact with Arsenal, that is, Arsenal have asked for information,\u201d Balzarini said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s part of the game; there\u2019s no negotiation, to be clear.<\/p>\n \u201cBut they have asked for information about this player who, in my opinion, could also do very well in the Premier League given his physical and technical characteristics.<\/p>\n \u201cSo it\u2019s clear that after all this atmosphere here, a sort of halo is forming around the boy, a player who, understandably, may feel he deserves to play for a better team.\u201d<\/p>\n Balzarini believes Yildiz is still likely to stay at Juventus, but insists the club must agree a new contract with the 20-year-old before the end of the season.<\/p>\n \u201cI echo Giorgio Chiellini\u2019s words, which were important when he said Yildiz will be at Juventus for many years.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is under contract until 2029, but the club must, in my opinion, reach an agreement with the player by the end of this season.<\/p>\n \u201cOtherwise, you inevitably leave the door open to temptation from teams that have already made enquiries or are in the process of doing so.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE ON ARSENAL ON F365 Yildiz\u2019s contract standoff with Juventus<\/p>\n Contract talks between Yildiz and Juventus are stalling, and Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are all reportedly keen to take advantage.<\/p>\n The Turkey international is tied down until 2029, but Juventus want to offer him a significant pay rise to reflect his growing importance.<\/p>\n A new deal would likely only add one year to his contract, but his yearly salary could leap from \u20ac1.7million to between \u20ac5-6million.<\/p>\n A January transfer feels very unlikely, but the summer could be interesting if no agreement is reached. If Yildiz is sold at the end of 2025\/26, Juventus will demand at least \u20ac80m (\u00a369.9m).<\/p>\n There is a genuine question over whether Arsenal\u2019s interest is real, or whether this is a ploy to help Yildiz secure a bigger contract. The cynic in us says Arsenal\u2019s name is being used to squeeze more money out of Juventus.<\/p>\n 2 \u2013 Kenan #Yildiz<\/a> is the second Juventus player in the last 50 years to score at least 5 goals in the first 15 games of a Serie A season before turning 21 years, after Alessandro Del Piero (5 in 1994\/95). Brilliant.#NapoliJuventus<\/a> #SerieA<\/a> #NapoliJuve<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lyNTASlaxT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Do Arsenal need another winger?<\/p>\n
\nYildiz arguably an upgrade on all four on the left
\n20-year-old has Ballon d\u2019Or potential
\nBut Arsenal don\u2019t need him; he feels more luxury than necessity<\/p>\n
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