Ruben Amorim and Kenan Yildiz (Photo by Alex Livesey, Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Manchester United have reportedly made Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz one of their top transfer targets, although his plan is to stay at his current club.
That’s according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, who says Man Utd see the talented young Turkish international as one of their priorities.
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The Red Devils’ scouts are said to have been impressed by Yildiz, which comes as no surprise after the 19-year-old’s superb impact with four goals and two assists so far this season.
Watch below as Plettenberg explains his latest on the situation, stressing that Yildiz is happy at Juve and seemingly not pushing to leave the club…
?? Except | Kenan #Star is one of the top names on Manchester United’s shortlist for the attacking midfield position. The club are impressed by his development and continue to monitor the 19 ??#MUFC attend this position for the summer. However,… pic.twitter.com/sRBO9RRjuH
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 2, 2024
Yildiz is clearly one of the top young players playing in Europe’s big five leagues at the moment and it seems inevitable that we will see more transfer rumours so in the months and years to come.
The transfer of Kenan Yildiz is also in the eye of Arsenal and Liverpool
As United eye Yildiz, CaughtOffside have previously been told about Arsenal and Liverpool are eyeing the teenager.
Yildiz is certainly good enough to make an impact at either United, Arsenal or Liverpool, but which would be the more tempting project?
Given that Yildiz doesn’t seem keen on leaving Juventus, it would probably take something very special to make him change his mind.
One imagines that MUFC could guarantee Yildiz playing time and make him a key player, but surely it is Arsenal or Liverpool who are closer to winning major trophies.
Yildiz would also have plenty of opportunities at the Emirates Stadium right now, as Mikel Arteta could do with upgrades to inconsistent performers such as Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard.
Liverpool, meanwhile, already have enough quality up front that they may not urgently need Yildiz, although one imagines they may soon have something to think about as Mohamed Salah nears the end of his contract.
