Liverpool join intense race for Kenan Yildiz

Arne Slot’s Liverpool sensed a golden opportunity to lure Juventus attacking stalwart Kenan Yildiz away from the club.

Kenan Yildiz has established himself as one of the best young strikers in the world thanks to his consistent performances at Juventus. Many big clubs are keen to sign the Turkish gem, and according to Pete O’Rourke via Football Insider, Liverpool have entered the race for his signature.

Tottenham also like Yildiz.

Liverpool interested in Kenan Yildiz

The Merseyside club are monitoring him and could try to lure him in 2026. A winter transfer is highly unlikely as Juventus are reluctant to lose him, but the Reds appear determined to take their chance next year.

Yildiz has appeared in 13 matches across all competitions and has contributed to seven goals. While the 20-year-old has become one of the pillars of the Turin club and his contract runs until the summer of 2029, he could still end up pushing for a move away if the club fail to live up to his ambitions.

Yildiz is loving life at Juventus, but he will only continue at the club if they manage to win important titles and qualify for the Champions League. If the Old Lady fail to deliver on their promises, clubs like Liverpool could make the most of it.

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O’Rourke on Yildiz’s suitors

Speaking about Yildiz’s future, O’Rourke said: “It’s no surprise that there is no shortage of interest in Yildiz, one of Europe’s most highly-rated young players.

“It won’t just be Liverpool who will be interested. There are Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United who are all big admirers of the Turkish international.

“They are quite confident that he will sign new terms at Juventus to stay there. Juventus are quite optimistic about him signing a new contract.”

Despite spending a fortune to strengthen their attack this summer, the Merseyside club are still looking to add more quality on the flanks. Although Yildiz has been deployed in a number ten role in recent times, he largely prefers to play on the left.

As well as Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are all interested in the 20-year-old winger. Given the number of clubs keen to sign him, Juventus are looking to secure his future with a new and improved contract. While they are confident he will take up the pen, his future will depend on the performance of the club as a whole.