Juventus star continues to improve and receives accolades from the legendary Zinedine Zidane, Kenan Yildiz further validated Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta’s interest in him by scoring for Turkey once more in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Gunners are eager to recruit Yildiz even though they made eight significant acquisitions in the summer of 2025, including Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. The Juventus star has been used as a second striker for the Bianconeri thus far this season and is a flexible player who can play anywhere in the attack.
According to a recent Italian radio report, Arsenal is so interested in Yildiz that they are prepared to make Juventus a “concrete offer.”
Arsenal is prepared to “offer” Gabriel Jesus and €50 million (£43.4 million, $58 million) to the Serie A powerhouses, while Juventus values Yildiz at €80–90 million (up to £78 million, $104.5 million).
This followed reports in Bianconera News that Yildiz had caught Arsenal’s eye.
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At Stadion Vasil Levski, Turkey crushed Bulgaria 6-1 on Saturday in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match, with Yildiz scoring two goals for Turkey.
The Juventus player then scored Turkey’s opening goal in Tuesday night’s 4-1 victory over Georgia at Turka Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadyumu.
The Turkish media hailed Yildiz, who played for Turkey on the left wing in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
While Fanatik said that the Juventus star “is shining brightly, just like his name,” Sabah praised Yildiz for his “magnificent goal.”
The Turkish word “yildiz” means “star,” and the Arsenal target is undoubtedly shining after contributing two goals and four assists in eight games in all competitions for Juventus this season.
Kenan Yildiz’s admiration from Zinedine Zidane
Yildiz’s performance for Turkey as a left-winger demonstrates that, should the Gunners be able to sign him, he does have a place in the Arsenal squad.
Leandro Trossard’s future is uncertain, while Gabriel Martinelli’s spot in the starting lineup is not assured.
The 20-year-old Turkish star’s versatility would benefit Arsenal, but Juventus intends to offer Yildiz a new deal.
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