Arsenal are interested in Juventus youngster Kenan Yildiz, with the Serie A side’s financial difficulties making a potential deal possible.

BERLIN, GERMANY: Kenan Yildiz of Turkey celebrates with team mates after scoring the team's second goal during an international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at Olympiastadion on November 18, 2023. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY: Kenan Yildiz of Turkey celebrates with team mates after scoring the team’s second goal during an international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at Olympiastadion on November 18, 2023. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Turkish-Football report that Arsenal have joined the race for Juventus youngster Kenan Yildiz, making enquiries over his availability.

The Gunners are yet to submit a formal offer, but they’re reportedly keen to do so in the January transfer window.

Juventus have previously rejected loan offers for Yildiz, having recently extended his contract until 2027. But the club would consider offers for the right price, due to their financial situation.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 04, 2023. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Yildiz only turned 18 this year, but he’s already made five appearances for Juventus’ first team.

The Turkish youngster has also impressed significantly in his early international appearances.

With just 108 minutes on the pitch, Yildiz already has a goal in a friendly against Germany, and an assist in a European Qualifier against Wales.

The goal was a powerful finish into the top corner, and you can watch it here or below from the timestamp 2:47.

CARDIFF, WALES: Kenan Yildiz of Turkey during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Wales and Turkey at Cardiff City Stadium on November 21, 2023. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
CARDIFF, WALES: Kenan Yildiz of Turkey during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Wales and Turkey at Cardiff City Stadium on November 21, 2023. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Yildiz won’t come cheap, but Juventus’ willingness to do a deal and Arsenal’s reported interest in strengthening their attack this winter could make the move possible.