Arsenal pursues Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz for summer signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Arsenal is preparing to make a move for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, according to reports. Mikel Arteta has been an advocate for signing the 21-year-old, who is viewed as integral to Juventus’s plans. Despite Juventus labeling Yildiz as ‘untouchable,’ sources say Arsenal is expected to approach the club soon. The Gunners are currently assessing whether Yildiz or Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid will be available for transfer. Juventus has indicated they will not sell Yildiz unless he expresses a desire to leave.
- •Arsenal aims to sign Kenan Yildiz from Juventus this summer.
- •Mikel Arteta is particularly keen on Yildiz.
- •Juventus considers Yildiz 'untouchable' and is not currently selling.
- •Arsenal will evaluate options as the summer transfer window continues.
- •An official approach from Arsenal is likely this week.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal decide to move for Juventus winger
"Arsenal have decided to make a move for Kenan Yildiz of Juventus, according to a report, with Mikel Arteta particularly keen on the winger.Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty ImagesSacha Tavolieri report...
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