The English Transfer War Heats Up Over Juventus Star Kenan Yildiz

The Premier League Comes Knocking

Manchester United are prioritizing Kenan Yildiz, Juventus’s Turkish star and a target for Chelsea and Arsenal, for the 2026 summer window.

According to Caught Offside, cited by Daily Briefing, the Red Devils are highly interested in the 20-year-old and could be prepared to pay as much as €90 million to seal the deal.

Chelsea remain among the top suitors, but sources indicate United may top any bid, with Juventus eager to renew Yildiz’s contract, which runs to 2029.

A Daily Briefing source said United’s objective for 2026 is to outbid rivals, potentially pushing the fee toward the €90m mark.

Juventus, a club with a rich history and clear ambition, is unlikely to cash in easily, though renewal talks are expected if a serious offer arrives.

Yildiz himself has shown little public desire to leave Turin, leaving open the question of whether United or Chelsea can persuade him to move to the Premier League.

Despite the allure of England, Juventus remains a powerhouse with its own strong trajectory and goals.

A Battle to Secure the Star

Is Yildiz set to move? If he departs, Chelsea and Arsenal are already in the mix. Chelsea reportedly placed bids around €68–€70 million last summer, while Arsenal are also in contention and even floated a move that could involve Gabriel Jesus going to Juventus.

If the Turkey international pushes for a departure, Juventus could demand roughly €80–€90 million.

Where Yildiz would fit in the Premier League is still a matter of debate. Chelsea already possess a crowded attacking group—Cole Palmer, Jimmie Gittens, Estêvão Willian, and Alejandro Garnacho are cited as rivals for game time—while Arsenal have invested heavily and could view Yildiz as a versatile asset on the left wing or as a secondary striker, depending on how the squad reshapes.

Arsenal are also rumored to have considered Gabriel Jesus as part of a Juventus exchange, illustrating how far the negotiations could extend beyond a simple transfer.

Juventus currently sit fifth in Serie A after six games, with 12 points, under coach Igor Tudor, keeping a tight grip on his star while evaluating renewal talks.

Manchester United’s summer signings

Under manager Ruben Amorim, United completed five summer signings to bolster the squad for 2025-2026: Bryan Mbiomo from Brentford, Matheus Conia from Wolverhampton, Sien Lamins from Royal Antwerp, Benjamin Sisco from Leipzig, and Diego Leon from Cerro Portino.

These moves aim to restore the club to European competitiveness after finishing 15th in the previous Premier League season and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham.

Currently, United sit 10th in the league with 10 points from three wins, a draw, and three losses.

Bottom line: The Kenan Yildiz saga is only just starting, with a crowded summer transfer market ahead and a Juventus board intent on protecting a promising talent who could shape their attack for years to come.

Punchline time: If deals were goals, this saga would be a nine-goal thriller with extra time—because apparently, my wallet never negotiates during transfer windows. And one more for good measure: I asked my bank how much a €90 million bid would feel like in real life; apparently, it’s the same feeling you get when you realize you left the fridge open during a remote control heater storm. Humor aside, stay tuned for the next chapter of the Kenan Yildiz story.