Juventus have reportedly set an asking price of more than €100 million for Kenan Yildiz as the club continue to stall contract negotiations with the 20-year-old forward.
Talks have been ongoing since the start of the season but remain deadlocked, with Yildiz’s representatives holding to their request for a net salary of €6 million, matching the figure earned by forward Jonathan David.
Juventus, according to Hürriyet, “suspended the negotiations because it found this figure to be high.”
Yildiz is regarded internally as central to Juventus’ long term plans, yet the lack of agreement has alerted several clubs. Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal are all described as “seriously interested” in the player and are monitoring the situation while Juventus weigh their options.
The Italian club’s position is shaped by financial caution. As Hürriyet reports, “An offer of more than 100 million euros is expected for a possible transfer.”
Yildiz’s current deal was extended until 2029 last summer but the standstill has raised the possibility of Juventus entertaining offers next year, even as they continue to present him publicly as a key part of their long term project.