Kenan Yildiz is one of the most exciting young attacking talents in Europe at the moment, and he is a player Andrea Berta is looking to bring to Arsenal in 2026.
Arsenal Insider understands that Yildiz is on Andrea Berta’s list of attacking targets, with the Italian director keen to add to the Gunners’ attacking options.
Even before Berta’s arrival, Yildiz has been an Arsenal target for several years now, with the North London club sending scouts to watch him back in 2023.
Now, Arsenal could finally make their move for the 20-year-old, and fans should be getting excited about his latest display for Juventus.
Kenan Yildiz scores a stunning brace for Juventus against Cagliari
Kenan Yildiz has just proved why he is on Arsenal’s list of targets for 2026 after he produced a magnificent performance in Juventus’ 2-1 win over Cagliari.
The winger netted a stunning brace in the first half to secure a much-needed three points for the Bianconeri.
The youngster netted his first goal by being the quickest to react to the ball breaking loose in the penalty area before he rifled the ball home with the outside of his boot.
His second was even better as he showed great close control in the area to beat one defender to then fire his shot across goal and past the goalkeeper.
Could Kenan Yildiz be the final piece of the puzzle at Arsenal?
Berta has drawn up a shortlist of targets for Arsenal, which includes the likes of Rodrygo Goes, Nico Williams, and Antoine Semenyo.
Rodrygo and Williams have both been in poor form this season, with the Brazilian yet to score for Real Madrid during the 2025/26 season and the latter having found the net just three times.
Semenyo has a £65 million release clause in January, but his form has also been inconsistent this term for Bournemouth.
But in the case of Yildiz, he has proven himself to be a genuine future superstar, and he could be the perfect player to complete Arteta’s team at the Emirates Stadium.
At the age of just 20, the winger already has 26 goals and 14 assists for both club and country, according to StatMuse, highlighting his exceptional talent.
Mikel Arteta could face a tricky Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard decision in 2026
The issue with signing another attacker is that Arteta could be faced with the decision to sell at least one of Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard.
At the beginning of the season, many questioned Arteta’s decision to keep Martinelli and Trossard; however, the duo have been great for the Gunners.
Leandro Trossard has been on fire for Arsenal this season!
Arsenal players with the most goal contributions in all competitions this season:
- Leandro Trossard – 10
- Eberechi Eze – 9
- Declan Rice – 8
- Bukayo Saka – 7
- Gabriel Martinelli – 6
- Viktor Gyokeres – 6
- Jurrien Timber – 6
But to move to the next level, a top left winger could still be added to this squad, although Berta will surely need to make room in the squad by selling one.
Selling either Martinelli or Trossard will be a tough call for the Arsenal hierarchy, given the quality which both bring to the squad.
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