Arsenal considers Martinelli swap for Juventus winger Yildiz amid transfer rumors
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Arsenal is exploring options for reinforcing their attack following Vinícius Júnior's contract extension at Real Madrid. The Gunners are reportedly interested in Kenan Yildiz of Juventus and may facilitate the transfer by offering Gabriel Martinelli in exchange. Meanwhile, Manchester City is looking to strengthen their midfield but faces challenges with a £100m asking price for Adam Wharton. City has also expressed interest in Allan Elias from Palmeiras as they seek to replace Savinho, who is heading to Tottenham. Ruben Amorim aims for a return to Manchester to secure Rúben Dias for Milan.
- •Arsenal targets Kenan Yildiz from Juventus as a potential winger addition.
- •Gabriel Martinelli may be involved in the transfer as a makeweight.
- •Manchester City seeks to revamp their midfield amid tight timelines.
- •City faces a £100m price tag for Adam Wharton from Blackburn.
- •Savinho is transferring to Tottenham, prompting City to consider Allan Elias.
- 7:41 AMThe Guardian Sport — Football transfer rumours: Endrick to Liverpool? Arsenal to swap Martinelli for Yildiz?
"Today’s fluff does not do Sudoku After Vinícius Júnior signed a shiny new deal at Real Madrid, Arsenal are having to look elsewhere for a new winger. Turkey’s Kenan Yildizm who plies his trade with Juventus, is of interest to Mikel Arteta and the Gunners hierarchy. One potential way of getting the deal done is to send Gabriel Martinelli in the opposite direction. It is all fun and games at Manchester City where they are trying to rebuild a midfield inside a week. Adam Wharton is supposedly on their wishlist but with a £100m price tag, the expense could be a little too much. City have reportedly put in a call to Selhurst Park but received a swift rebuffing in response. Considering the proximity of that Sainsbury’s to the Palace ground, any potential purchase of a midfielder would come with a lot of Nectar points. With Savinho on his way to Tottenham, City could replace him with Allan Elias, a left-footed right winger at Palmeiras – a team not keen on selling. Ruben Amorim is eager on a return to Manchester but only to take Rúben Dias to Milan. Continue reading...
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