08/02/2026
Arsenal transfer news: Major Kenan Yildiz update as Mikel Arteta dealt ยฃ5.2m contract blow
Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz has reportedly made a major decision on his future following links with a move to the Premier League.
The 20-year-old has established a reputation as one of the most talented prospects in European football in recent months, having had a direct hand in 17 goals in 31 appearances for the Old Lady in all tournaments this season.
Yildiz has struck nine of his own while providing eight assists for Juventus in 2025-26, and the Turkey international has unsurprisingly been linked with moves to a few European powerhouses.
Chelsea have been the Premier League team most heavily tipped to bring Yildiz to England, and the Club World Cup winners allegedly saw a ยฃ59m bid for the attacker rejected last summer.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Real Madrid are also believed to have taken an interest in the former Bayern Munich youngster, who is under contract at the Allianz Stadium until the end of the 2028-29 season.
Kenan Yildiz makes major 'contract decision' amid Chelsea, Arsenal links
Juve were therefore under no pressure to sell Yildiz anyway, but the Old Lady have been determined to tie him down to a bumper extension reflecting his status in the squad and in Europe.
According to Fabrizio Romano, a verbal agreement has now been struck between Yildiz's camp and Juventus over a new contract, and the player has given the thumbs-up to the proposal.
Yildiz's renewal will reportedly add another 12 months onto his contract - prolonging his stay until 2030 - and the attacker can expect a significant pay rise on the yearly ยฃ1.5m he currently earns.
Additional information from La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Yildiz's wage will increase by over 300% to ยฃ5.2m per year, and he will also receive the same amount as a loyalty bonus the second he puts pen to paper.
The 20-year-old will therefore be brought in line with some of the highest earners in the Juve squad, a cons
