Real Madrid will reportedly compete with Liverpool to sign 18-year-old Turkish prodigy Kenan Yildiz from Serie A giants Juventus.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Kenan Yildiz is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Merengues view the Juventus prodigy in the mould of Arda Guler as a star for the future. Meanwhile, the 18-year-old attacking sensation is also a target for Premier League heavyweights Liverpool.
Who is Kenan Yildiz?
Kenan Yildiz is a native of Regensburg in Germany, and he began his youth career in his hometown. But he rose to prominence after joining Bayern Munich in 2012, spending a decade with the Bavarian giants. However, the teenage sensation’s stint in Germany ended last year, with Juventus signing him for free.
The 18-year-old has many admirers in Italy and beyond. But the situation surrounding Juventus has meant that regular game time with the first team has come at a premium. Yildiz has made his Serie A debut this season but has managed only 93 minutes of action in seven outings, albeit scoring once.
With Yildiz struggling to secure regular game time at Juventus, several high-profile clubs have taken note of his situation. These include many Premier League bigwigs, like Liverpool. Real Madrid might also be a destination, with Los Blancos becoming the latest club to show interest in him.
What Does the Future Have in Store for Yildiz?
The Merengues are renowned for constantly scouring the market for the best young prospects. Such an outlook has ensured smooth transitions from one generation to the next. It has also meant that world-class prospects like Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, and Eduardo Camavinga have become pivotal figures for Real Madrid. The Merengues have now set their sights on Kenan Yildiz, who they view in the Arda Guler mould
As for Liverpool, the Reds also like to identify opportunities to poach highly-rated prospects whenever the chances present themselves. Yildiz has thus emerged as a viable target for the Merseyside club. But recent reports have claimed that Juventus will not entertain any bids for the 18-year-old prospect.
The Serie A giants’ stance will be a blow for Real Madrid and Liverpool. But that does not mean that they will not shy away from approaching the Bianconeri and try their luck next year. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for Kenan Yildiz.
