Arsenal reportedly weighing £85m winter bid for Juventus' Kenan Yildiz
October 5, 2026 23:51
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a substantial winter bid for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, with Tuttomercatoweb telling EyeFootball the Gunners could offer around £85m in January. The report, published on October 5, 2026, says Arsenal remained interested after Yildiz was a summer target but Juventus were reluctant to sell.
KEY CONTEXT
The 2026/27 season update in the report notes Yildiz is currently sidelined with a metatarsal fracture sustained in August and may not return to training until next month (November 2026). The source adds it could take several weeks for him to reach full match fitness, a factor that may affect any immediate transfer decision.
The same report points to Juventus’ fragile finances after failing to qualify for the Champions League; it suggests a repeat of that outcome could increase the likelihood of Yildiz leaving the club.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
EyeFootball’s summary says Arsenal might delay a major move until they can assess Yildiz’s performances once he returns, and that a formal approach could be considered in the summer of 2027 rather than at the start of the year.