Arsenal is keen to acquire Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz before other Premier League teams can act. Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe is working on an offer to recruit Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. Stay tuned for the latest news and rumors regarding transfers worldwide.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Arsenal seeks to outpace Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United in their pursuit of Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, according to Football Insider. The 20-year-old is among Europe’s most promising young attackers, registering six goals and five assists in 18 appearances this season. Although he has a contract lasting until 2029, his hesitation to sign an extension has intrigued several top Premier League clubs eager to capitalize on the situation.
– Fenerbahçe is preparing a bid for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. As reported by AS, the LaLiga giants are open to transferring Lewandowski, whose contract expires at season’s end, and Fenerbahçe is offering him an 18-month deal. Lewandowski prioritizes regular first-team opportunities ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup with Poland next summer, which may be his last chance to participate in the tournament.
– The growing interest in Marc Guéhi from teams across Europe could compel Liverpool to act quickly in January, according to Football Insider. Both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to pursue the England international on a free transfer next summer. However, Liverpool previously nearly signed him for £35 million in August, and they may prefer to pay a smaller fee to secure his signing in January to avoid losing him for free. Crystal Palace is open to a deal in January to prevent losing him without compensation.
– Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has been informed that he would need to reduce his £300,000-a-week salary significantly to return to Borussia Dortmund, as reported by The Daily Mirror. The 25-year-old is on loan at Aston Villa and has made only four appearances in the Premier League. He is reportedly eager to return to Germany to revive his career, but it’s uncertain if he is prepared to accept a significant pay cut to facilitate that move.
– Orlando City is nearing an agreement to sign midfielder Luis Otávio from Internacional, according to reports from UOL. The promising 18-year-old has already played 27 times for his club in Brazil, including 19 appearances in Série A. The deal will go through under the U22 Initiative once club agreements are finalized.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen evaluates the remarkable potential of Kenan Yildiz.
Yildiz appeared as a seasoned player when he first featured for Juventus last season, most notably changing the tenor of the Derby d’Italia against Inter Milan with two stunning goals in the second half during a thrilling 4-4 draw.
He usually operates in a flexible role behind the striker, but can also function effectively as a “False No. 9”. His preferred position is on the left, from where he drives in with pace for shots or passes.
Yildiz excels at finding space in the attacking third and is adept with both feet, making him unpredictable when confronted by defenders. With the ball, he maintains balance and creativity, averaging 2.1 chances created per 90 minutes and 2.3 shots (0.9 on target) in Serie A last season. He is also quick to press opponents and capitalize on poor touches from defenders.
While his consistency in the final third is still developing, occasionally he overcommits to individual plays rather than utilizing team strategies. Nevertheless, embodying the No. 10 jersey at Juventus, previously worn by his idol Alessandro Del Piero, the 20-year-old possesses the potential of a star, and it’s no wonder that he’s catching the attention of other clubs.
OTHER RUMORS
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– Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. (Caught Offside)
– Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Napoli are observing Marseille starlet Robinio Vaz, 18, who has netted four goals and provided two assists in 14 matches. (Africafoot)
– Wolves are considering reigniting their interest in Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas, as the Serie A side is amenable to his departure in January. The stopper, rumored to be linked with Valencia and Galatasaray, could be priced around £10 million. (Ben Jacobs)
– Newcastle United striker William Osula is interested in transferring to Eintracht Frankfurt in January. Stuttgart has also shown interest, but Frankfurt appears to be in the lead. (Bild)
– A meeting between Filip Kostić‘s representatives and Juventus is set for the coming days to discuss his future with the club. Kostić aims to stay with Juventus and extend his contract. (Nicolo Schira)
– Chicago Fire are nearing a deal to sign South African defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from Orlando Pirates. (Tom Bogert)
– Sunderland is planning a January loan move for striker Ahmed Abdullahi. (Northern Echo)
– AC Milan, Aston Villa, Benfica, and Porto are keeping tabs on Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge, who departed Juventus last year. (Ekrem Konur)
– Fiorentina, Lazio, and Torino are all interested in signing West Ham United goalkeeper Mads Hermansen on loan this January. (Ekrem Konur)
– Clubs from Saudi Arabia and the UAE have joined the competition to sign América de Cali striker Dominic Hernández. (Rudy Galetti)