Yildiz’s paradox at Juventus as Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona loom | OneFootball

Juventus are unwilling to sell Kenan Yildiz and are in talks to extend his contract, given that Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal are interested in the Turkish star who earns less than €2m in Turin.

Yildiz’s future at Juventus has been one of the talking points during the international break in October as several sources claim the Serie A giants are working to extend his stay at the Allianz Stadium.

Juventus in talks to extend Yildiz’s contract

TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 05: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus FC competes with Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

According to Tuttosport, Yildiz aims to earn at least €5m with his new contract, but there’s still a gap of €500,000 between the club’s offer and his demands.

Yildiz’s contract expires in June 2029, but interest from some of the best clubs in Europe has convinced Juventus to progress in negotiations with their ace.

Gazzetta dello Sport highlights a ‘paradox’ at Juventus, given that 18 players earn more than Yildiz, who is one of the few untouchable players in the team, but only gets €1.7m per season.

Three top clubs chasing Yildiz

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on October 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Gazzetta reports that Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona are interested in the 20-year-old.

According to the Italian newspaper, the Blues offered nearly €70m to secure Yildiz’s signature last summer, but the proposal was rejected by Juventus.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 18: Kenan Yildiz #10 of Juventus FC celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Al Ain FC and Juventus FC at Audi Field on June 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Tuttosport reports that the Blues are eager to offer Yildiz a €10m-a-year contract, while Arsenal sent scouts to watch him during the latest Serie A match against Milan.