Arsenal intensifies pursuit of Yildiz as Juventus remains firm
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Arsenal has renewed its interest in Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as it considers offloading Gabriel Martinelli in the ongoing transfer window. The Gunners have consistently viewed Yildiz as a potential replacement for Martinelli, who may leave the club. Juventus has responded that Yildiz is not for sale and plans to keep him as a key player. Despite Juventus's firm stance, Arsenal is expected to continue its pursuit, potentially making a formal offer prior to the transfer deadline.
- •Arsenal seeks to replace Martinelli with Juventus's Kenan Yildiz.
- •Juventus insists Yildiz is not for sale despite Arsenal's interest.
- •Yildiz is a key player in Juventus's current plans under Luciano Spalletti.
- •Arsenal may consider a formal bid for Yildiz as the transfer window closes.
- •The transfer situation could lead to challenging negotiations between the clubs.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Juventus sends new Yildiz message to Arsenal
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Yildiz remains Arsenal target after Juventus swap approach
- 8:21 AMESPN — Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal want Yildiz as Al Hilal add Martinelli to shortlist
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal reignites Yildiz interest but Juventus will not change their plans
"Arsenal want to end this transfer window with a flourish, and as they prepare to sell Gabriel Martinelli, they are keen to sign a new left winger, with Kenan Yildiz the player who excites them the mos...
"Arsenal made an informal approach to Juventus this window for Kenan Yildiz, offering Gabriel Martinelli plus a cash payment for the Turkey international.According to HandofArsenal on X, Yildiz remains...
"Arsenal have reignited their interest in Kenan Yildiz as they plan to offload Gabriel Martinelli in the final weeks of the transfer window, and they want to replace him with the Juventus star.The Gunn...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 2:35 PMJuventus sends new Yildiz message to Arsenal
Arsenal want to end this transfer window with a flourish, and as they prepare to sell Gabriel Martinelli, they are keen to sign a new left winger, with Kenan Yildiz the player who excites them the mos...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:15 PMYildiz remains Arsenal target after Juventus swap approach
Arsenal made an informal approach to Juventus this window for Kenan Yildiz, offering Gabriel Martinelli plus a cash payment for the Turkey international.According to HandofArsenal on X, Yildiz remains...
- ESPNAug 21, 2026, 8:21 AMTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal want Yildiz as Al Hilal add Martinelli to shortlist
Arsenal are looking into the possibility of signing Kenan Yildiz from Juventus. Transfer Talk has the latest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:30 PMArsenal reignites Yildiz interest but Juventus will not change their plans
Arsenal have reignited their interest in Kenan Yildiz as they plan to offload Gabriel Martinelli in the final weeks of the transfer window, and they want to replace him with the Juventus star.The Gunn...
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