Arsenal Frontrunners for Talented Young Forward Yildiz
LONDON - Arsenal are leading a pack of Premier League clubs,including Chelsea and Liverpool,in the pursuit of Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz,according to reports. The 19-year-old has emerged as a key target for several top European sides following a breakthrough season in Italy.
Yildiz has quickly become a regular in the Juventus first team, scoring four goals and providing two assists in 14 appearances this season. His performances have attracted significant attention, with Arsenal reportedly taking the lead in the race for his signature.The Gunners face competition from fellow Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool, as well as German giants Bayern Munich and Italian side Napoli.
Beyond Yildiz, the January transfer window is shaping up to be active across Europe. wolves are weighing a renewed bid for Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas, possibly available for around £10 million. Newcastle United’s William Osula is seeking a move to Eintracht Frankfurt, with Stuttgart also expressing interest. Juventus winger Filip Kostić is hoping to extend his contract with the club, with discussions planned with his agents.
In the United States, chicago Fire are nearing a deal for South Africa defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates. Sunderland are targeting a loan move for striker Ahmed Abdullahi. Elsewhere, AC Milan, Aston Villa, Benfica, and Porto are all monitoring Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge, while Fiorentina, Lazio, and Torino are interested in a loan deal for West ham United goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. Saudi arabian and UAE clubs have also entered the race for América de Cali striker dominic Hernandez.
