Arsenal weigh up Kenan Yildiz move as Martinelli swap mooted
The Gunners are linked with Juventus and Turkey winger Kenan Yildiz, with Gabriel Martinelli reportedly part of a possible swap.
philosophyfootball · CC BY 2.0Arsenal are exploring a move for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, according to BBC Sport's Friday transfer gossip. The Gunners are looking to strengthen in wide areas, and the Turkey international has been named as a target.
The Guardian's transfer rumours column goes further, reporting that Gabriel Martinelli could move in the opposite direction as part of a deal. It says Yildiz is of interest to Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal hierarchy, and that sending the Brazilian to Juventus is one potential way to get the deal done. No fee or official proposal has been mentioned.
The Guardian adds that Arsenal have been having to look elsewhere for a new winger since Vinícius Júnior signed a new contract at Real Madrid. Whether Juventus would be willing to negotiate over Yildiz is not reported, and neither club has commented publicly.
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Why the link matters
Ank Kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0A deal for Yildiz would give Arsenal another young attacking option and would be a notable move in the final weeks of the transfer window. Losing Martinelli would also reshape their forward line, which is why any swap talk is significant. For now, both elements remain firmly in the realm of the rumour columns.
Elsewhere in the gossip columns
Ank kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0BBC Sport's round-up also says Manchester City are in talks with Palmeiras over left-footed right-winger Allan Elias. The Guardian adds that City enquired about Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton but were quickly rebuffed, with a £100m price tag cited. Atletico Madrid, according to the same BBC report, are trying to finalise a deal for Nicolas Jackson.
The Guardian also suggests Savinho could be heading to Tottenham Hotspur, which would create space at City for Elias. That detail, like most transfer gossip, is unconfirmed and comes from a single source.
What comes next depends on whether Arsenal decide to follow up their reported interest with a formal approach. If Juventus signal any willingness to sell, the Martinelli swap could become a live option; if not, the story may fade. Until clubs speak publicly, Yildiz's future remains a subject of speculation rather than a done deal.
Frequently asked questions
- Are Arsenal really trying to sign Kenan Yildiz?
- BBC Sport's Friday gossip says Arsenal are exploring a move for the Juventus winger, while The Guardian reports Gabriel Martinelli could be offered in a swap. No official agreement has been reported.
- Would Gabriel Martinelli leave Arsenal in the Yildiz deal?
- The Guardian's transfer rumours column says Martinelli moving in the opposite direction is one potential way of getting the deal done, but no agreement is in place and no club has commented.
- What are Manchester City doing in the transfer market?
- According to the gossip columns, Manchester City are in talks with Palmeiras over Allan Elias, and had an enquiry for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton rebuffed because of a £100m price tag.
- Who is Kenan Yildiz?
- Kenan Yildiz is a winger who plays for Juventus and the Turkey national team. He has been linked with Arsenal in the Friday transfer gossip columns.