The hard work doesn’t stop for Andrea Berta, who has already identified an array of talent that could be of interest to Arsenal.
After a triumphant first summer transfer window at Arsenal, Berta is getting his ducks in a row ahead of the January market.
Arsenal’s squad depth is incredible, so naturally, one would presume that Mikel Arteta’s side doesn’t need further attention this season, but that’s not particularly the case.
Given that Arsenal are open to selling Gabriel Martinelli, there could be an opening on the left side of attack, a void that Kenan Yildiz could fill.
Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty ImagesArsenal are captivated by Juventus star Kenan Yildiz
Arsenal have been tracking Yildiz for years, but now, the Turkish forward is turning far more heads than he was back when interest was first identified.
Now at the age of 20, Yildiz is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in Europe, shining at Juventus, where he can’t escape Arsenal’s gaze.
A fresh report from Corriere dello Sport has detailed the Gunners’ interest, going as far as to describe Arsenal as being ‘absolutely captivated’ by Luciano Spalletti’s player.
Could Kenan Yildiz be the final piece of the puzzle at Arsenal?
Kenan Yildiz has five goals and five assists for Juventus this season. Could the Turkish winger be the perfect left winger for Mikel Arteta’s team?
What’s interesting is that, while it’s understood that Yildiz is ‘popular with all the big European clubs’, it’s Arsenal who have recently made ‘new moves’ to better understand the possible conditions of a transfer.
Berta’s admiration for the Turk is clear, but whether the Italian can get the job done is less certain, as Corriere dello Sport states Arsenal are aware that Juventus have never uttered even a ballpark price tag for their jewel.
With seven goal contributions in only 12 Serie A appearances this season, it doesn’t take an expert to determine why Yildiz is a wanted man at the Emirates.
Yildiz’s market value speaks volumes
Arsenal seemingly haven’t gained any clarification over how much Yildiz would cost to purchase.
One thing is clear in that department, however, and that’s that the versatile attacker would cost an awful lot.
This is what Kenan Yildiz can do!
How much would you want Arsenal to pay to sign Kenan Yildiz?
Yildiz is contracted at Juventus until 2029, and right now, his CIES market value sits between €106m and €123m, which equates to a high of £108m.
Such a fee would break Arsenal’s transfer record, having the potential to exceed the £105m paid for Declan Rice.
A move for Yildiz would be a statement from Berta, whose intentions heading into the January window are becoming clearer as time passes.
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