Barcelona eye 20-year-old Serie A attacking sensation; Arsenal, Chelsea also keen | OneFootball

Juventus sensation Kenan Yildiz has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents playing in Serie A.

The 20-year-old Turkish forward impressed at the FIFA Club World Cup during the summer, and has carried that form forward into the new season.

So far in 2025/26, Yildiz has two goals and four assists from eight appearances in all competitions for the Bianconeri, while he also continues to impress for the Turkish national team.

Naturally, Yildiz’s breakthrough has not gone unnoticed, with several top clubs across Europe taking an interest in the youngster.

Barcelona interested in Yildiz

And, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Barcelona are one of the clubs showing an interest in signing Yildiz in the future.

Apart from the Blaugrana, two Premier League giants – Arsenal and Chelsea – are also keeping a close eye on the 20-year-old attacker.

Man in demand. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

This development comes amidst Juventus’ efforts to renew the youngster’s contract, which already runs until the summer of 2029.

The issue is that Yildiz, despite being one of Juve’s top performers in recent months, earns a salary less than €2 million – with 18 other players in the squad pocketing more.

It is something that the Italian giants wish to address by offering a new contract, but in case talks do not go through as planned, the likes of Barcelona, Arsenal, and Chelsea are ready to strike.

In fact, as per the report, the Blues had already made a move for him last summer, offering €70 million for him, which was turned away. Juventus still maintain that stance of Yildiz not being for sale.

But with top clubs such as Barcelona poking around, the young Yildiz might be tempted to consider a transfer away from Turin in the near future.

It must be remembered that the Blaugrana had already come close to signing him, back in 2022, and could make an attempt again.