Juventus Transfer Market: Concerns Over Kenan Yildiz as Top Clubs Make Their Moves. The Bianconeri Set the Price

All eyes are on Kenan Yildiz. The Juventus forward, who is currently injured, is back on Real Madrid’s wish list, and the club is ready to make a serious push starting next summer. A year ago, the Blancos had already knocked on the Bianconeri’s door for the Turkish gem; now it’s reportedly José Mourinho himself who has requested his arrival.

To avoid a summer bid for Yildiz, the Old Lady will need to qualify for the Champions League. According to reports in *Corriere dello Sport*, failing to finish in fourth place could spark a bidding war for the Juventus player. Juventus has already set his transfer value at around 100 million euros: in addition to Real Madrid, other European giants such as Arsenal and Bayern Munich are reportedly on his trail.

The Turkish talent underwent surgery on a metatarsal and will be sidelined for several months. Giorgio Chiellini, a Juventus executive, clarified the situation and sought to reassure Bianconeri fans: “Kenan Yildiz’s injury is a significant loss, but this will give other players a chance to shine. I think the team can have a great season. Yildiz has this metatarsal issue and will need surgery; he’ll be out for a few months, but it’s not an injury that will jeopardize his future. He’ll return 100%; it’s just a minor setback that won’t affect his career or his performance.”

On the Juventus front, the injury crisis wasn’t limited to Yildiz alone. During the third matchday of Serie A, in the home game against Milan, captain Manuel Locatelli also went down with a meniscus injury that is likely to keep him out for at least three months. This situation has further complicated Luciano Spalletti’s plans, as he was already dealing with a long list of unavailable players at the start of the season. The other midfielder, Khéphren Thuram, is also out until January.