Arsenal reignites Yildiz interest but Juventus will not change their plans | OneFootball

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·19 August 2026

Arsenal reignites Yildiz interest but Juventus will not change their plans

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Arsenal have reignited their interest in Kenan Yildiz as they plan to offload Gabriel Martinelli in the final weeks of the transfer window, and they want to replace him with the Juventus star.

The Gunners are one of the clubs that have held a long-standing interest in Yildiz and have refused to back away from the attacker despite Juventus’ insistence that he is not for sale.


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Yildiz has remained one of the finest players in Italian football, and he is one of the leading earners and performers at Juventus, so the club are building their current team around him.

Arsenal Revive Their Interest

He is one of the first names on the team sheet under Luciano Spalletti, and that is what he would be if he moves to Arsenal in this transfer window. The Gunners see him as a player who could immediately become an important part of their team.

Arsenal have shown strong interest in his signature, and Tuttojuve says they have now revived their interest, but the answer from Juventus remains the same.

The Old Lady insists that Yildiz is not for sale and will not allow him to leave the club this summer, meaning Arsenal must back off if they are to respect Juventus’ position.

However, Arsenal are unlikely to stop pursuing the attacker simply because Juventus have rejected the possibility of selling him. The Gunners continue to see Yildiz as a suitable replacement for Martinelli if the Brazilian leaves the club.

Juventus Refuse to Sell

Yildiz has become a key part of Juventus’ plans, and his importance to the team makes it difficult for Arsenal to convince the Bianconeri to consider a transfer. Juventus have made their position clear and want to keep the winger.

The situation could therefore lead to another difficult negotiation between the two clubs, particularly if Arsenal decide to test Juventus with a formal offer. The Gunners believe they have reason to continue their pursuit despite the repeated refusal.

That is unlikely to stop Arsenal, and they could launch a formal bid for the Turkiye winger in the final days of this transfer window. Such an offer would test just how firm Juventus are in their decision to keep one of their most important players.

For now, Yildiz remains a Juventus player, but Arsenal’s renewed interest means his future could remain a major talking point until the transfer window closes.

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