Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz has been linked with a move to the Premier League, and Arsenal are keen on signing him.
A report from Tutto Mercato Web has claimed that Arsenal are weighing up a €40 million bid to sign 18-year-old Juventus prospect Kenan Yildiz. The Serie A giants will only sell the youngster for a “sensational offer”.
Arsenal Keen on Kenan Yildiz
Arsenal have an exciting squad at their disposal, and the 18-year-old would be a solid long-term investment for them. The Turkish midfielder is highly rated around Europe, and he could develop into a top-class player for the Gunners with the right coaching.
Yildiz has the ability to justify the investment in the long term, and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal decide to pay a premium for him in January. Juventus will not loan the player out midway through the season, and they will only consider a permanent transfer. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are willing to accept their demands.
The Gunners could certainly use more quality and technical ability in the final third, and the 18-year-old could be a useful option to have. But recent reports have claimed that Juventus are hesitant to sell Yildiz.
Arsenal need more quality and depth in their squad to match up to Manchester City. The 18-year-old Juventus midfielder can operate as a advanced central midfielder as well as a no. 10. He will add creativity, vision and technical ability in the final third.
Meanwhile, Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has been linked with an exit owing to a lack of playing time, and the Gunners must replace him if he moves on. The 18-year-old Turkish midfielder could prove to be a quality addition.
However, he plays a role similar to that of Martin Odegaard and is unlikely to dislodge the Arsenal captain in the starting lineup. It will be interesting to see how Mikel Arteta accommodates him. The 18-year-old will probably seek game-time assurances before joining the North London club. He cannot afford to sit on the bench at a big club at this stage of his career.
The youngster will need to play more regularly to continue his development and fulfil his world-class potential. Arsenal have done well to nurture talented young players in recent years, and there is no doubt that they would be an exciting destination for the player.
However, Arteta will have to provide the midfielder with a clear pathway to the first team in order to convince him to join. Arsenal are currently in the middle of a title race and signing the right players in January could help them go all the way. Alongside a midfielder, they should look to invest in a quality striker as well.
