Arsenal could end up signing one of their top targets next summer, with Juventus expected to sell Kenan Yildiz if they fail to secure Champions League qualification.
Yildiz, 21, has impressed at Juventus despite failing to leave a mark at Bayern Munich. The Turkey international has become a prominent figure in Italy, scoring 27 goals and providing 21 assists in 132 appearances.
Arsenal have been linked with Yildiz for some time now, but the Premier League champion have not been able to strike a deal.
That could change in the next few months.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus might need to sell Yildiz if they are unable to qualify for the Champions League for the second consecutive season.
Kenan Yildiz during the Serie A match between Frosinone Calcio and Juventus. (Photo by Ivan Romano/Getty Images)
Juve finished fifth in Serie A during the 2025/26 campaign and therefore secured qualification for the Europa League.
Meanwhile, things have not started well for the Old Lady this season. Juventus sit seventh on 10 points from their opening five matches and there is a realistic chance they could miss out on Europe’s elite club competition once again.
Arsenal are reportedly willing to make a move for Yildiz if Juve have to sell.
Yildiz still has more than three-and-a-half years left on his contract but another season out of the Champions League is believed to trigger a sale.
However, the Gunners are not the only club interested. Real Madrid are ‘studying a summer raid’ on a deal worth £86million.
Bayern Munich are also listed among the clubs interested in Yildiz despite him leaving after 10 years in the academy at the Allianz Arena.
Yildiz has made one appearance for Juventus this season, having missed the last five across all competitions with a broken foot.
