Arsenal target Juventus starlet Kenan Yildiz, Kobbie Mainoo hesitates over Napoli move – Euro Transfer News

Arsenal want Yildiz

Arsenal are allegedly interested, amid contract talks having stalled between the 20-year-old Turkey international and Juventus.

The report reads: “Arsenal have set their sights on Kenan Yildiz, the 20-year-old Turkish winger who plays for Juventus. The Gunners are looking to bolster their attack with a versatile player who can bring dynamism and attacking flair to the flanks.

“The London club has contacted the player’s representatives, aware that the young Turkish international could be a strategic addition to Mikel Arteta’s project for next season.”

It continues: “Arsenal are closely monitoring Yildiz’s contract situation at Juventus, where salary negotiations have stalled. The Bianconeri have offered €5m annually, while the player is demanding between €6m and €7m.”

‘Special talent’ Yildiz strikes again as Juventus draw level with Dortmund

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Mainoo hesitates over Napoli move

With Mainoo reportedly unsure about the merits of moving to Serie A, Napoli are said to have insisted that a deal for the player must be finalised within the first few days of the January transfer window.

As per the publication: “It’s clear that Mainoo is still at the top of the wish list. The Englishman played just one minute in his United team’s last match on Sunday, a playing time that leaves the door open to anything.

“The loan agreement could make both clubs happy, but less so the player, who has already made it clear he doesn’t want to be a parcel of joy.

“Work will be done, and contact with the 2005-born player’s entourage – Napoli isn’t even expected to adjust their rosters should he join the Azzurri given his age – has already been reactivated in recent weeks.”

McCoist on ‘bizarre’ lack of game time for Mainoo at Man Utd

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Roma make Chiesa enquiry

The report claims that Roma sporting director Ricky Massara enquired about the prospect of signing the former Juventus player. However, Chiesa, who has struggled for playing time recently, prefers to stay at Anfield.

SiamoLaRoma, who are carrying the Il Tempo story, allege: “The attacker, who hasn’t found much playing time so far, currently prefers to stay at Liverpool, but that could change between now and January.

“Chiesa has fallen out of the national team fold, and with the playoffs in March and the possibility of playing in the World Cup, he might decide to move to a new club to find more playing time.”

Federico Chiesa of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Virgil van Dijk during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2025 in London, England.

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Wolfsburg step up Fullkrug efforts

Fullkrug has fallen out of favour at West Ham and is yet to net a Premier League goal this season, with the 32-year-old’s agent having admitted last month that the move to East London had not worked out.

The report claims: “VfL Wolfsburg is seriously considering signing Niclas Fullkrug.

“However, talks are not yet at an advanced stage; so far, the situation has been assessed, and it appears that many factors align.

“Wolfsburg needs an experienced striker, ideally one who has already gained experience in the Bundesliga.

“Fullkrug, on the other hand, wants to and is allowed to leave West Ham United six months before the World Cup. The 32-year-old is reportedly keen to return to the Bundesliga, which he left in the summer of 2024 when he moved from Dortmund to London.”

Niclas Fullkrug of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at London Stadium on November 30, 2025 in London, England.

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