Arsenal have been told that Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz is not for sale after inquiring about the Turkey international’s availability this summer.
According to reports, the Premier League champions contacted Juventus to explore the possibility of signing the highly rated attacker as they seek to strengthen the left side of their attack ahead of the new season.
However, Juventus immediately made their position clear, informing Arsenal that Yildiz remains a central part of the club’s long-term plans and will not be allowed to leave Turin.
Juventus determined to keep Yildiz
The response is unlikely to come as a surprise given the importance Yildiz has assumed at the Italian club.
Juventus recently secured the 21-year-old’s future by extending his contract until 2030.
Juventus general manager Damien Comolli has also publicly emphasized the club’s determination to keep hold of the forward, reportedly insisting that even an offer worth €100 million would not be enough to persuade the Serie A side to sell.
Arsenal’s search for attacking reinforcements
Arsenal’s interest stems from a desire to add greater consistency and productivity to their wide attacking options.
While Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard remain important members of Mikel Arteta’s squad, the club are understood to be assessing the market for additional competition on the left flank.
Yildiz’s breakthrough 2025-26 season
Yildiz’s growing reputation has been built on an outstanding 2025-26 campaign in which he established himself as one of the most exciting young attackers in European football.
Operating primarily as a left winger and attacking midfielder, he recorded 20 goal contributions in 47 appearances across all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing 11 assists.
His performances helped drive Juventus forward domestically and in Europe while confirming his status as one of the club’s most influential creative players.
Impressive Serie A and Champions League numbers
In Serie A, Yildiz featured in 36 matches and scored 10 goals while creating 60 chances for teammates.
He started 33 league games and accumulated 2,845 minutes.
His influence also extended to the UEFA Champions League, where he contributed a goal and two assists in 10 appearances against elite European opposition.
Yildiz’s rise with Türkiye
The Turkish international has enjoyed a similarly impressive rise on the international stage.
Since making his senior debut in 2023, he has earned 28 caps and scored five goals for Türkiye.
During the successful 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, Yildiz appeared in all 13 matches and scored three important goals as Türkiye secured their place at the tournament.
Fitness concerns ahead of World Cup
His attention has recently shifted to his fitness after a calf injury raised concerns ahead of the World Cup.
The forward has been restricted to individual training sessions in recent weeks, although reports from the Turkish camp indicate that his recovery is progressing positively and that there have been no significant setbacks.
Juventus’ future plans for Yildiz
Juventus will be hoping he is fully fit for the tournament, with Yildiz increasingly viewed as both the face of Türkiye’s future and one of the cornerstone players around whom the Italian club intends to build.