Arsenal officials have reportedly been spotted in talks with super agent Jorge Mendes in Turin to discuss a deal for Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz.
The talented young Turkey international is firmly establishing himself as one of the biggest prospects in world football at the moment after impressing in Serie A.
Yildiz scored 12 goals in all competitions last season, and has started this campaign with nine goals and five assists in 23 games for club and country.
We’ve previously reported on Yildiz being eyed by Manchester United and Chelsea, but now it seems Arsenal will also be one to watch as they step up their interest.
Kenan Yildiz transfer latest as Arsenal hold talks with Jorge Mendes
Yildiz is represented by super agent Jorge Mendes, who also notably has many other big name footballers on his list of clients.
Arsenal would do well to establish good relations with him if they want to move into pole position for Yildiz in the near future.
Still, the 20-year-old won’t come cheap, with some talk that he could already cost between €90-100m.
Kenan Yildiz could strengthen Arsenal’s attack
Arsenal are known for being good defensively, but their wingers and forwards are perhaps not as good as some of their rivals.
See the graphic below showing how Yildiz compares to Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard, with the Juventus star clearly looking like someone who’d add something to Mikel Arteta’s side…
If so, Yildiz certainly looks like someone well worth moving for as he could light up the Premier League.