Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have all recently been credited with an interest in Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz, but it now looks increasingly unlikely that any of them will land him.<\/p>\n
The highly rated Turkey international is expected to commit his future to Juventus by signing a new contract, effectively ending hopes of a transfer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A side are close to finalising an agreement that includes a significant salary increase, with Yildiz\u2019s wages set to rise from \u20ac1.5m to around \u20ac6m per year.<\/p>\n
The report claims there has been a major breakthrough in negotiations, despite strong interest from clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n
Juventus secure Yildiz amid strong transfer interest<\/p>\n
Juventus appear to have successfully fended off competition for Yildiz, which will come as a major boost for the Turin club. The 20-year-old has been one of their standout performers, registering 13 goals and eight assists across all competitions for club and country this season.<\/p>\n
While Arsenal and Chelsea were both keen to explore a deal for the youngster, Juventus clearly view him as a key part of their future and have moved decisively to keep him. Although Italian football may not carry the same dominance it once did, Juventus remain a global heavyweight, and tying down Yildiz could have a positive wider impact for the league.<\/p>\n
Liverpool could have seen Yildiz as a long-term option to eventually succeed an ageing and struggling Mohamed Salah, while Arsenal may have valued him as an alternative to Martin \u00d8degaard or Eberechi Eze amid their inconsistency.<\/p>\n
Chelsea, known for targeting elite young talent, also fit the profile of a potential destination. However, current indications suggest the Blues are now shifting their focus toward promising English prospects Morgan Rogers and Ethan Nwaneri for that role.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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