Arsenal activates plan B after Vinicius rejection

Mikel Arteta also wants to reinforce the left wing

Mario Roldán Martínez | 10 Aug 2026 | 15.30
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Vinicius stays at Real Madrid / EFE
Vinicius stays at Real Madrid / EFE

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Kenan Yildiz, a 21-year-old forward from Juventus, is once again emerging as a target for Arsenal this transfer window after Vinícius Júnior agreed to extend his contract with Real Madrid. The English club is still interested in the Turkish player and is preparing an offensive in this summer market, although Juventus has not shown any signals of wanting to let him go.

Kenan Yildiz becomes part of Arsenal's plans

Arsenal has rekindled their interest in Yildiz after losing ground in the deal for Vinícius. Recent reports once again place the Juventus striker among the offensive targets of the London club.

Vinícius' situation explains the change in scenario. The Brazilian reached an agreement with Real Madrid to extend his contract until 2032, leaving Arsenal to consider other alternatives to strengthen their attack.

Yildiz was already on the English club's radar before this latest development. In June, there were reports that Arsenal was studying an operation of around 86 million pounds, equivalent to approximately 100 million euros, for the Juventus player.

Kenan Yildiz, Juventus player / Getty Images

Juventus sets the price for Kenan Yildiz

Juventus holds a strong position as Yildiz is under contract until 2030, according to reports over the past year. The Italian club has tried to protect their investment and has previously rejected approaches from Premier League clubs.

The rumored financial reference for the deal exceeds 100 million euros. In September 2025, reports based on La Stampa indicated that Juventus would only consider reconsidering their stance for a proposal significantly higher than that amount.

Yildiz's performance also explains the interest. The Turkish player ended the 2025/26 season with 11 goals and 10 assists in 47 matches, figures that reinforced his importance to Juventus.

An objective that demands a high investment

Arsenal is not the only club monitoring Yildiz's progress. Juventus had already attracted interest from other European teams, and according to La Stampa, the player was also on the radar of Real Madrid and Chelsea.

Therefore, the outcome will depend on Arsenal's ability to present a proposal that persuades Juventus to change their stance. The figure of 100 million euros serves as a benchmark in the available information, but there is no confirmation of an official offer for that amount at present.

The situation may accelerate in the coming weeks of the market, with Arsenal compelled to decide whether to make Kenan Yildiz their primary alternative after Vinícius' move. Juventus, meanwhile, has the Turkish player under contract until 2030, so any progress will hinge on an economic proposal that significantly surpasses that threshold.

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