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Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal want Yildiz as Al Hilal add Martinelli to short list

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal want Yildiz as Al Hilal add Martinelli to short list
Arsenal have turned their transfer attention to Juventus sensation Kenan Yildiz (above) in an effort to reinforce their left flank this summer.The 21-year-old Türkiye international, who netted 11 goals last season, is high on the Gunners' wishlist after they missed out on Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior. Juventus reportedly demand over €70 million for the forward. Meanwhile, the London club faces external pressure as Al Hilal targets winger Gabriel Martinelli. Looking ahead, Arsenal have also offered a pre-contract to 17-year-old Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili, fighting off interest from rival clubs like Liverpool and Juventus for his signature

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Arsenal are looking into the possibility of signing Kenan Yildiz from Juventus, according to The Independent.

The 21-year-old is reported to be high up on a list of targets for the Gunners to reinforce the left flank, after missing out on a deal for Vinicius Junior, who extended his contract at Real Madrid. Juventus have set a valuation of over €70 million on any exit for the Türkiye international, who scored 11 goals across all competitions last season.

Meanwhile, Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal have added Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli to the club's short list of options, reports Fabrizio Romano, having been heavily linked with a move for Chelsea's Pedro Neto.

The Gunners have also made a pre-contract offer to sign 17-year-old winger Andria Bartishvili -- who have been compared in style to Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia -- says the BBC. The Georgia under-21 international will come to the end of his contract at FC Kolkheti towards the end of the year, with Liverpool and Juventus also interested in him.

Manchester United have spoken with Alejandro Balde's camp in recent days, with the Barcelona left back viewed as a potential option to strengthen the position, says Fabrizio Romano. United have been linked with a host of left backs in recent weeks - including Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas, Newcastle United's Lewis Hall and RB Leipzig's David Raum - but the 22-year-old Spain international is reported to be happy with the Blaugrana as things stand. (AFP)

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Published August 21, 2026

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