Arsenal told to pay up to €100m for rising Serie A star as contact made with over possible transfer

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with the entourage of a rising Serie A star but will have to splash the cash to sign him. The Gunners spent just under €300 million (£262m) on signings this summer but speculation is mounting that they are ready to go big again. But a certain European giant is unlikely to want to sell one of their prized assets.

Arsenal want Juventus ace
Reports in Italy state that Arsenal are one of the clubs that have enquired about Juventus star Kenan Yildiz. It is said Mikel Arteta's side have made contact with his team about a future move, and now Tutto Juve has claimed that the Italian giants value him at €80m (£70m) to €100m.

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Juventus to fight for Yildiz
Despite these transfer links, Juve reportedly have no interest in selling him, and the Serie A outfit are hopeful of tying him down to a new and improved deal. His current terms run until 2029 but Juventus are prepared to offer him a bumper contract.
Yildiz's stock keeps rising
The 20-year-old had a breakout season for Juve last term, scoring 12 goals and nine assists. The forward, who can also play as an attacking midfielder or winger, also has two goals and four assists from just five games this campaign.

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Yildiz's reputation likely to grow
The Turkey international has a burgeoning reputation and it is only natural that top teams want to recruit him. Incidentally, Juventus face Atalanta in Serie A action on Saturday, before they kick off October with a Champions League clash away at Villarreal on Wednesday.

Arsenal want Juventus ace

Juventus to fight for Yildiz

Yildiz's stock keeps rising

Yildiz's reputation likely to grow