Arsenal have reportedly intensified their pursuit of Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, advancing talks for a potential transfer this summer, according to reports from Turkiye. The Gunners view the 21-year-old as a key target to bolster their attacking options, particularly on the left wing.
Juventus, however, are seemingly reluctant to sell Yildiz, who has four years remaining on his current contract. The Italian club would reportedly demand a fee “well in excess” of €100 million for their talisman, signalling a significant financial barrier to any potential deal. Arsenal have already made an initial enquiry regarding Yildiz’s availability following Turkiye’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
Yildiz has become a prominent figure for Juventus, establishing himself as a regular starter and contributing consistently in Serie A. His performances at the World Cup further enhanced his reputation, attracting attention from several top European clubs. Arsenal have been monitoring Yildiz for some time, identifying him as a potential “marquee arrival” to strengthen their squad.
Alongside the pursuit of Yildiz, Arsenal have also registered a ‘tentative interest’ in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, as reported by The Telegraph. Mikel Arteta is believed to be driving the interest in Konsa, seeking an upgrade on Ben White, with the Villa player’s versatility – capable of playing both centre-back and right-back – being a key attraction. Villa value Konsa at around £60m (€70m), a figure Arsenal may find steep.
Further midfield reinforcements are also on Arsenal’s agenda, with the club making a new enquiry for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, according to TEAMtalk. However, Bournemouth remain firm in their stance, unwilling to sell Scott for anything less than €80 million, a fee that could rise following recent high-profile transfers in the market. The Gunners are also reportedly in talks with representatives of Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic, a Bosnian wonderkid, as they assess potential options for the left wing position, given the uncertain future of Gabriel Martinelli.
