Report: Arsenal hopeful of signing winger who had 21 G/A last season

"Arsenal's long-term pursuit of Kenan Yildiz is far from over, despite the Juventus forward closing in on a new deal with the Italian giants. According to Tuttosport, the Turkey international has emerged as one of the brightest young stars in Serie A and his fine form has drawn attention from some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Mikel Arteta's side. While Juventus are eager to secure his future with a contract extension until 2030, Arsenal are reportedly continuing to monitor his situation with hopes of one day bringing him to North London."

"Kenan Yildiz continues to impress for Juventus At just 20 years old, Yildiz has become one of Juventus's most exciting attacking prospects. His ability to play both as a second striker and on the wing has made him an invaluable asset for Juventus. Yildiz scored 12 goals last season for the Serie A giants and managed to get nine assists. Tuttosport report claims the Turin club are prepared to extend his contract until 2030, adding another year to his current deal and possibly improving his salary to reflect his growing importance."

"Arsenal manager is an admirer of Yildiz Kenan Yildiz of Juventus (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) The Arsenal boss has a record of managing his attacking players well and making them better so that they can reach another level. The Gunners boss has been backed heavily by the club hierarchy and they plan to do the same moving forward to keep Arsenal competitive. While a move in the short term appears unlikely, Arsenal's admiration is expected to persist. Should contract negotiations at Juventus stall or should the player eventually seek a new challenge, the Gunners could be among the first to reignite their interest."

Arsenal remain interested in Kenan Yildiz even as Juventus move to finalise a new deal through 2030. Juventus regard the 20-year-old as one of Serie A's brightest young talents and may extend his contract while improving his salary. Yildiz scored 12 goals and provided nine assists last season and can play as a second striker or on the wing. Several of Europe's biggest clubs have monitored his progress. Mikel Arteta values signing young, high-ceiling players and Arsenal would consider re-engaging if Juventus negotiations stall or the player seeks a new challenge.

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