Arsenal are targeting a move for Kenan Yildiz in 2026, but the winger could yet remain at Juventus by signing an improved deal in the New Year.
Following the latest round of talks, the winger has made it clear to Juventus that he wants guarantees that the team will be fighting for the Serie A title again.
Which left winger would you most like to see Andrea Berta prioritise in 2026?
The 20-year-old is also demanding a huge salary of over £5.2 million per season, moving him in line with Jonathan David as the club’s highest earner.
Currently, there remains plenty to sort before Yildiz commits his future in Turin; meanwhile, several major clubs, including Arsenal, are waiting in the wings.
Juventus remain confident about renewing Kenan Yildiz’s contract
Despite the gap in the club’s offer and the player’s demands, Juventus remain confident about renewing Kenan Yildiz’s contract, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The winger believes that he is worth £5.2 million per season, whereas Juve are currently offering him around £3.9 million.
That difference is not seen as insurmountable, with the Italian club confident that, through bonuses, an agreement can eventually be struck.
Crucially, Yildiz is eager to win titles with Juventus in an attempt to emulate his idol Alessandro Del Piero.
Yildiz is also believed to have an excellent relationship with the manager Luciano Spalletti, which could also aid negotiations.
Imagine this: You are Andrea Berta, Arsenal have given you £50m to spend in January, where is that money going? 👀
This season, Yildiz has been in fine form for Juventus, producing 13 goal contributions in 23 appearances.
Contract talks between the two parties are soon set to resume, and Andrea Berta will be keeping a keen eye on the situation.
Berta wants to sign a new attacker in 2026, and Yildiz is believed to be one of the options which the Italian director has been eyeing.
Andrea Berta must resist temptation to return for Rodrygo Goes
One player Berta should be looking to avoid returning for in the New Year is Real Madrid’s winger Rodrygo Goes.
Arsenal targeted Rodrygo last summer, but he ended up staying in the Spanish capital, despite not appearing to be in Xabi Alonso’s plans.
The winger has not been in great form this season, netting just two goals in 21 matches for Madrid.
Another left-wing target who has not been firing on all cylinders this term is Nico Williams, with the Spanish international scoring three times this term.
Receive a digest of our best Arsenal content each week direct to your mailbox
