Arsenal is approaching a deal to sign Kenan Yıldız from Juventus for a fee in the region of £80 million, according to reports emerging from the transfer market. The move would represent one of the most significant incoming transfers in the club’s recent history, landing a player Juventus had publicly declared untouchable just weeks ago.
Who is Kenan Yıldız?
Yıldız is 21 years old, born on 4 May 2005, and holds both Turkish and German citizenship. He plays as an attacking midfielder and joined Juventus from Bayern Munich on a free transfer in August 2022.
Since arriving in Turin, Yıldız has made over 100 senior appearances for the club. His first-team debut came in November 2023.
In the 2025-26 Serie A season, he registered 10 goals and 6 assists across 33 league appearances, a return that earned him the Serie A Rising Star award for the best under-23 player in the division.
