Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz has reportedly drawn transfer interest from several Premier League clubs and could be forced to leave Turin, according to a report from Italy.
Yildiz has been a key figure for the Turin based club this season, featuring in all 38 of their matches across all competitions. Despite registering a modest tally of six goals and four assists, the Turk holds the second-best attacking return within the entire Juventus squad.
The Bianconeri’s lack of firepower has left them out of the title race, which is now contested by Inter, Napoli and Atalanta. Instead, the club finds itself battling with the likes of Lazio, Fiorentina and Milan for Serie A’s final Champions League qualification spot.
Still recovering from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Juventus may be forced to sell Yildiz, especially if they fail to secure a top-four finish and miss out on crucial Champions League revenue, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Yildiz’s valuation is estimated to be between €80-90m (£66-75m), with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United all reportedly expressing interest.
Chelsea is said to have had a €60m (£50m) bid rejected last summer, while Manchester United, Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund and José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce were also linked with the teenager during the January transfer window.
Despite the speculation, the Turkey international remains eager to stay in Turin. A lifelong admirer of Alessandro Del Piero, he inherited the Juventus legend’s iconic No. 10 shirt this summer and recently signed a contract extension until 2029.
Yildiz is not the only high-profile Juventus player potentially on the move. Striker Dusan Vlahovic has also been on the radar of Europe’s top clubs for years and could finally seal a Premier League switch after turning down a contract renewal.
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