Overview
- Multiple Italian and British reports on Friday and Saturday say Juventus majority owner John Elkann has intervened to stop a summer sale of Kenan Yildiz to Arsenal.
- Journalists have reported that Arsenal explored a sizeable move and would be prepared to spend near €100m while Yildiz reportedly viewed the Emirates as a welcome destination.
- TuttoSport and other outlets say Juventus have offered Yildiz an expanded role to persuade him to stay, including keeping the No.10 shirt and a leadership status.
- Yildiz signed a new contract with Juventus in February that reportedly runs to 2030 and he had a breakthrough 2025/26 season with double‑digit goal contributions.
- Juventus’ failure to reach the Champions League creates a possible need to sell players but reports say the club currently plans to retain Yildiz and may target other departures; the situation could change if Juve’s finances or market conditions shift.